NASA shares 7 interesting facts about Jupiter

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It got its name from king of ancient Roman gods.

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Jupiter is a giant gas planet that is 11 times wider than Earth.

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Jupiter has the shortest day in our solar system. A day on Jupiter is just 10 hours long. It orbits around the Sun in around 12 Earth years.

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Jupiter has 95 officially recognised moons. While Ganyemede is the largest, Europa is the most popular.

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Just like Saturn, Jupiter also has rings composed of small, dark particles.

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The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a storm that is twice as wide as Earth. It has been observed on the planet for more than 300 years.

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Jupiter does not have a true surface. The planet is mostly swirling gases and liquid.