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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot: Bigger Than The Earth

Looming ruddy amid churning ammonia clouds lies one of our solar system’s greatest enduring mysteries - Jupiter’s iconic Great Red Spot. At 10,000 miles wide, this Jovian hurricane swirls massive enough to engulf Earth whole. Its crimson chaotic eye glares from over 300 years vigil ruling the gaseous giant’s cloud tops, outlasting human epochs.

Why does Venus spin backwards?

Gazing up at the night sky, stargazers recognize Venus as Earth's dazzling twin. It beams brighter than any star, earning nicknames like the Morning or Evening Star. Yet behind celestial similarities hide profound mysteries about our nearest neighbor's topsy-turvy spin.

Solar System’s Tallest Volcano Makes Everest Look Tiny

Towering into the rust-hued Martian sky, Olympus Mons dominates the horizon, dwarfing even Earth's tallest peaks. This towering volcanic mountain rises 16 miles high - nearly three times taller than Mount Everest.