Jupiter's Great Red Spot: New Study Reveals It's Only 190 Years Old

Researchers find that the iconic storm system is not the same as the one observed in the 1600s, challenging long-held beliefs about its age.

The Great Red Spot was previously thought to be over 350 years old, dating back to the 1600s.
New research indicates the current storm formed around 1831, making it much younger than previously believed.
Historical records show a gap in observations from 1713 to 1830, suggesting the original storm disappeared.
The Great Red Spot has been shrinking steadily, raising questions about its future longevity.
Researchers used historical drawings and modern modeling to differentiate between the two storms.