Jupiter's Red Spot is Likely a Sunburn, Not a Blush

Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 20:00 in Astronomy & Space

The ruddy color of Jupiter's Great Red Spot is likely a product of simple chemicals being broken apart by sunlight in the planet's upper atmosphere, according to a new analysis of data from NASA's Cassini mission.

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