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Jupiter to make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years

Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years on Monday, according to NASA. The largest planet in our solar system, the gas giant will be at opposition, meaning Earth is directly ...
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Jupiter comet’s water matches Earth’s oceans, may have brought water to globe: NASA

New research indicates that the water on Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko has a molecular signature closely matching that of water found in Earth's oceans. This discovery revives the possibility that ...
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A spider-like scar haunts Jupiter's moon Europa — and scientists think they know why

Images from NASA's Galileo mission reveal a tantalizing starburst-like feature. Scientists call it a "wall demon." ...
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Bizarre spider-like feature spotted on Jupiter's moon Europa may be similar to those on Earth

A team of researchers from multiple institutions, including the University of Central Florida, is studying “Damhán Alla”—a ...
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Jupiter Is the Closest It's Been to Earth All Year - How to See It with a Small Telescope

Every night is a good night to look through a telescope (provided it’s not cloudy), but if you’re looking for an excuse, Jupiter is lining itself up for some candid closeups. At its farthest point, ...
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Jupiter Could Make Earth A Paradise Or A Frozen Wasteland, Say Scientists

Illustration comparing the size of Earth (left) with the planet Jupiter. Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun, with an average distance from it of 5.2 times the Earth-Sun distance. Being a ...