Jupiter
The biggest planet! A gas giant with colorful clouds and a huge storm called the Great Red Spot.
Imagine standing here: the sky and temperatures would be very different from Earth!
Scientists learn about Jupiter using telescopes and space probes.
Every planet is special — compare the quick facts to see how Jupiter stands out.
| Type | Gas giant |
|---|---|
| Distance from Sun | ~778 million km |
| Day length | ~10 hours (fast spin!) |
| Year length | ~12 Earth years |
| Fun fact | Great Red Spot is a storm bigger than Earth. |
Try this!
Grab a basketball for the Sun and small beads for the planets. Place them in a line to build a scale model of the Solar System. Notice how far apart the outer planets are!