JUPITER

Damian A. Peach is a British amateur astronomer and astrophotographer recognized for his planetary imaging and contributions to astronomy organizations. His work has been featured in major publications, used by NASA and ESA, and earned awards like the Merlin Medal and ALPO Walter H. Haas award. He has also conducted public outreach through BBC programs and scientific exhibitions.

NASA researcher Heidi Becker captured unprecedented images of Jupiter's ghostly rings and the dark sides of its moons using an instrument not designed for photography. These new views reveal hidden aspects of Jupiter's shadowed regions.

NASA’s Juno mission, led by a study from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has measured rising heat beneath Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io. The findings reveal significant subsurface heating and a surface composed of low-density material.

A shattered asteroid near a Jupiter-controlled gravitational gateway may have caused a wave of impacts across Earth, the Moon, and Mars 800 million years ago. The bombardment could explain ancient lunar craters and Earth's climate and biological changes.

A federal bill aims to ban Florida shark dive operators from feeding sharks, citing safety concerns. Fishers and local water experts question the ban's effectiveness. The article describes a shark feeding operation off Jupiter, Florida, where sharks are attracted to bait.

Astronomers accidentally discovered the faintest exoplanet ever observed from Earth. The exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, is over twice the size of Jupiter but relatively young compared to its massive neighbors.

Onchain Pokémon cards are now available on the Solana-based DEX Jupiter. The platform's entry into the space may enhance the legitimacy of tokenized Pokémon cards, which are not a new concept.

WD 1856 b, a Jupiter-size planet, orbits a white dwarf—the remnant of a Sun-like star that has passed through a red-giant phase. Discovered accidentally by the TESS observatory in 2020, it is the only confirmed case of a planet surviving its star's death. The James Webb Space Telescope recently studied the system, revealing further mysteries about this unusual planetary system.

A man used a Game Boy Camera and a large telescope to capture an image of Jupiter and released a DIY tutorial. The project highlights a creative use of retro technology for astronomical imaging.

A Michigan woman, Chelsea Bonnell, has been missing for over a month after being last seen in Jupiter, Florida. She traveled alone to Miami on May 24 and was last captured on camera at a Publix in Jupiter on May 26. Authorities in West Palm Beach and Michigan are investigating, but there has been no contact or activity from her since June 2.

NASA’s Lucy mission will study several asteroids near Jupiter next summer and has already examined another space rock up close.

A study suggests that asteroids may have delivered life to Earth, with Jupiter's gravitational influence playing a role in facilitating this process. The hypothesis explores how celestial bodies could have transported organic material necessary for life's origin.

The new moon in June 2026 will offer striking views of Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter. This celestial event is highlighted as a notable astronomical occurrence.

A 30-day collage captures the Venus-Jupiter conjunction, showcasing their celestial alignment. The image is described as 'spectacular' and sourced from a provided link.

Jupiter and Venus appeared in a striking planetary conjunction this week, with the article showcasing favorite photos of the event. The conjunction created a visually impressive alignment of the two planets in the night sky.

A group of friends rescued a severely injured green sea turtle named Zoey off the coast of Jupiter, Florida, but the turtle later died despite their efforts. The Loggerhead Marine Life Center confirmed the turtle had life-threatening injuries from a boat strike during nesting season.

A Jupiter-Venus conjunction is occurring today and can be viewed live online. The event features the alignment of Jupiter and Venus in the sky, with an image provided for reference.

The article explains that the frequent conjunction of Venus and Jupiter in the night sky is linked to the structure of Earth's life-supporting solar system. The alignment highlights how planetary orbits and positions create observable celestial events.

Jupiter and Venus will have a dazzling conjunction on June 9. The article provides details on where and when to observe the event.

Venus and Jupiter will appear close together low above the western horizon after sunset this week, visible as brilliant points against the twilight sky. They will be separated by about 1.5 degrees, requiring a clear view of the horizon for optimal observation.

This week features a Venus-Jupiter planetary conjunction, a special celestial event visible without a telescope. The conjunction occurs as Jupiter and Venus appear nearly to touch in the sky.

This week will offer a special celestial event as Jupiter and Venus appear to nearly touch in a planetary conjunction. The event does not require a telescope to observe.

Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury are featured in a planetary alignment visible through June. The event, described as a 'stunning planet parade,' offers opportunities for observation during the specified timeframe.

Jupiter and Venus will experience a planetary conjunction dubbed a 'cosmic kiss.' Elizabeth Rizzini examines the visibility prospects of this astronomical event.

June's night sky features a rare celestial event as the Moon passes in front of Venus, visible in parts of the Americas. Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury align in a three-planet lineup, and the month marks the start of astronomical summer with opportunities to observe the Ring Nebula and Veil Nebula.

NASA’s Juno observations revealed relativistic electron acceleration at Jupiter’s bow shock and identified a universal scaling law connecting shock size to maximum cosmic ray energy. The findings establish a new understanding of cosmic ray energy dynamics in planetary environments.

Observations of Jupiter indicate a simple scaling law for particle acceleration, with supersonic shocks and transient plasma structures playing a key role in governing particle dynamics in space.

The article highlights key celestial events in June 2026, including the visibility of the Summer Triangle, Milky Way, and the Summer solstice. Venus and Jupiter will dominate the western sky after sunset, with a lunar occultation of Venus on June 17. Stargazers are encouraged to observe planetary movements and specific celestial phenomena like the strawberry moon.

Jupiter and Venus are appearing as bright objects in the western sky after sunset and will have a close approach this week. The article clarifies that these are planets, not stars, and highlights their upcoming celestial alignment.

Venus and Jupiter will appear extremely close in the sky during June 8-14, 2026. The event is highlighted in the Star Gazers episode STGZ616 for the week of June 8-14.

A 'lost planet' may have contributed to the formation of moons around Jupiter and Uranus. The article references an illustration of Uranus with its five largest moons and imagines an alternate timeline where Uranus lacks moons.

Scientists discovered a dust-filled ring beyond Jupiter that functioned as a 'planetesimal factory,' generating multiple generations of space rocks with distinct compositions. This finding may explain the origins of ancient meteorites dating back to the Solar System's formation.

Billions Network has launched its $BILL token on Solana through Sunrise DeFi, Wormhole Labs' liquidity gateway, enabling trading across major DEXs and wallets. The platform uses mobile-first verification and zero-knowledge proofs to provide secure identity solutions for both humans and AI agents.

The article discusses why crypto lending protocols like Aave and Kamino haven't launched credit cards despite the booming crypto debit card market. It suggests these protocols could leverage collateralized assets to offer credit functionality, similar to how existing crypto card providers operate, though with some trade-offs in decentralization.

Scientists have revised their understanding of Jupiter's moon Europa, now questioning whether it is actually ejecting water as previously believed. New analysis suggests the earlier observations may have been misinterpreted or inconclusive. This finding impacts our understanding of Europa's potential habitability and subsurface ocean.

Polymarket has appointed a Jupiter executive as a representative in Japan to lead the company's expansion efforts in the country. The prediction market platform aims to secure regulatory authorization to operate in Japan by 2030.

GLAM is implementing the Solana Vault Standard (sRFC-40) as an operating layer for tokenized vaults, providing a common interface for investors to enter and exit vault strategies. The solution addresses fragmentation in Solana's vault ecosystem by offering granular access control, onchain policy enforcement, and standardized NAV calculations. GLAM enables vault managers to maintain compliance and security while allowing custodians and allocators to integrate against a predictable standard interface.

A developer is exploring the feasibility of creating an arbitrage trading bot that swaps SOL for stablecoins with minimal capital requirements and low hardware overhead. The inquiry focuses on comparing fee structures between swapping SOL to USDC versus regional stablecoins like EURC, using Jupiter as the execution protocol.

NASA's Juno spacecraft has discovered that Jupiter's lightning bolts can be up to 100 times more powerful than Earth's lightning. The gas giant's massive storms generate enormous amounts of energy in its atmosphere, with cloud tops exceeding 100 kilometers in height. These findings demonstrate that Jupiter's atmospheric dynamics differ significantly from Earth's.

The moon is visible with a group of stars on May 21, accompanied by a lineup of Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury. The waxing moon shines next to Messier 44, creating a notable celestial event.