Jupiter’s swirling storms have concealed its true makeup for centuries, but a new model is finally peeling back the clouds.

Jupiter and Saturn host strikingly different polar storms, despite being similar giant planets, and scientists have long wondered why. New simulations suggest the answer may lie deep below the clouds.

Jupiter and Saturn's different polar storms reveal clues about planet interiors: Saturn has harder bottom than Jupiter.

The giant planet Jupiter is back in our evening sky this week. Fresh from its opposition with the sun on Jan. 10, it now lies as close to the Earth as it ever comes, and shines at its most brilliant.

Those looking to the stars have some sights to look forward to in the coming days. The following events can be viewed using a small telescope. Lunar occultation of Regulus on Jan. 6 Astronomy ...