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![A new James Webb Space Telescope view of Jupiter shows the planet's faint silver rings, glowing aurora and shimmery storms. Two moons are visible to the planet's left.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vUvgZESkWyADi86WAjf8gJ-320-80.jpg)
Jupiter glows in stunning new James Webb telescope images
By Stephanie Pappas published
Stunning new images of Jupiter from the James Webb telescope show the planet's auroras and hazy clouds.
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Scientists Unravel Mystery of Ancient Greek Machine
By Live Science Staff last updated
Extraordinary device predicted positions of the sun, Moon and planets. Nothing like it has ever been found.
![Frazil ice under the Antarctic ice shelf. This fluffy, pure "underwater snow" may make up much of the ice sheet of Jupiter's moon Europa.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cmin5tMntmWshwAwHiPjt9-320-80.jpeg)
Europa's icy shell may be made from pure underwater snow
By Stephanie Pappas published
The icy shell of Jupiter's moon Europa may be formed by extremely pure underwater snow.
![Jupiter and its moon Europa, left, are seen through the James Webb Space Telescope's NIRCam instrument 2.12 micron filter.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X7edybUszzHNgKvrhsKH3N-320-80.jpg)
'Bonus' Webb Telescope images showcase Jupiter's Great Red Spot, rings, moons and more
By Mike Wall published
The Webb team released some tantalizing photos of Jupiter Thursday (July 14), highlighting the $10 billion telescope's ability to study targets close to home.
![Planets Venus, Mars and Jupiter align over the Isle of Portland Dorset England in the U.K.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dKjbE7svhVw68cTA69ELmJ-320-80.jpg)
This is the best time to spot a rare alignment of five planets. Here's how to watch it.
By Stephanie Pappas published
The five visible planets in the solar system are lined up against the predawn sky. Here's how to see them.
![A diagram showing the locations of five bright planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn, in the predawn sky on June 17, 2022. (Image credit: Starry Night)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7LAkr7fPuMrW2dtQFr6k9G-320-80.png)
The best-ever view of an epic 5-planet alignment is happening this week
By Brandon Specktor published
Earth's moon will join a rare 5-planet alignment in the predawn hours of June 23 to 25, for the first time in more than 150 years.
![Scientists looked at the heavy elements that make up Jupiter's core and lower atmosphere to learn more about how the biggest planet in our solar system formed.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GWkcLq7kJYmppmaVMEVkT5-320-80.jpg)
Scientists find remains of cannibalized baby planets in Jupiter's cloud-covered belly
By Harry Baker published
A first-of-its-kind study into the inner workings of Jupiter has revealed that the gas giant fed on baby planets as it grew.
![Planets Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Saturn and the Moon shine above Rome at dawn, while the Tianhe-1 Chinese space station crosses the sky on April 27, 2022.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pogd7dig9D5NQvqWYF4XQX-320-80.jpg)
5 planets are lining up in the night sky this month
By Stephanie Pappas published
The five visible planets in the solar system will be lined up across the predawn sky this month. Here's how to watch.
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