29/03/2026
Two powerful views of the same giant — Jupiter, revealed in different light.
At the top, the Hubble Space Telescope captures Jupiter in visible light, where its iconic bands stretch across the planet in shades of white, beige, and soft reds. The Great Red Spot — a storm larger than Earth — swirls with centuries of energy, while smaller storms and turbulent patterns constantly reshape the atmosphere.
Below, the James Webb Space Telescope unveils a deeper, more dynamic Jupiter. Observing in infrared, Webb exposes hidden layers of clouds, glowing auroras near the poles, and faint ring structures that are nearly invisible in visible light. The familiar becomes otherworldly — a planet alive with heat, motion, and energy.
Together, these images tell a richer story. Hubble shows us what Jupiter looks like. Webb shows us how it works.
Same planet. Different light. A deeper understanding.
Image Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI