🟠 Jupiter

About Jupiter

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in our Solar System. This gas giant is more massive than all other planets combined and is known for its Great Red Spot.

🌟 Key Facts

• Type: Gas giant
• Distance from Sun: 778.5 million km
• Diameter: 139,820 km (11× Earth)
• Orbital Period: 11.86 Earth years
• Day Length: 9.93 hours (fastest rotation)
• Moons: 95 confirmed
• Composition: Mostly hydrogen and helium

💡 Interesting Facts

• Great Red Spot is a storm larger than Earth
• More massive than all other planets combined
• Europa may have liquid water ocean under its ice
• Io is the most volcanically active body in Solar System
• Ganymede is larger than Mercury
• Has a faint ring system
• Protects inner planets from asteroids and comets