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Atmospheric Dynamics

Solar Wind Compression Heats Jupiter's Atmosphere, Revealing Global Effects

New research shows solar wind events impact Jupiter's magnetosphere and atmosphere, driving auroral heating and global energy redistribution.

Magnetic Tornadoes Create Mysterious Earth-Sized UV Ovals at Jupiter’s Poles

Astronomers Uncover Magnetic Vortices at Jupiter's Poles