The largest moon in the solar system — Jupiter’s Ganymede — has a unique and inexplicable magnetic field. New research could ...

A new study suggests Ganymede—our neighborhood's biggest moon—still has a hot, churning core cranking out its unique magnetic ...

Jupiter is about to steal the show, and it's as bright as ever, stargazers! On Jan. 10, the largest planet in our solar system will reach opposition, making its brightest, boldest, most magnificent ...

Jupiter has 79 moons and is known as the 'king of the planets'. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Jupiter is the largest planet in ...

Each Monday I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead, but be sure to check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy ...

The predawn hours of Aug. 8 present a perfect opportunity to see Jupiter's four largest moons line up next to the "King of the Planets" as it voyages through the stars of the constellation Gemini.

If you haven't noticed Jupiter the past few weeks, your skies are even cloudier than mine. The solar system's biggest planet is now at opposition and closest to the Earth for the year. Closest also ...

Jupiter will rise opposite the sun this weekend, making the gas giant appear even brighter and larger in our sky. This astronomical arrangement, known as opposition, occurs when a planet lies directly ...