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Jupiter's unearthly beauty revealed in gorgeous true-color image from Juno flyby
By Tereza Pultarova published
NASA's Juno Jupiter explorer's new image reveals features in the turbulent atmosphere of Jupiter in the same colors a human observer would see them.
Brand-new mini 'moon' found lurking in the outer solar system
By Harry Baker published
NASA scientists have discovered a tiny moon orbiting a small asteroid near Jupiter. Both objects will soon be visited by the Lucy space probe.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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