The Great Red Spot (and Red Jr, too!)

Always a treat to watch, the planet Jupiter seems to be getting even more interesting lately. Pictured in this gorgeous shot from Christopher Go is Jupiter’s famous Great Red Spot. Slightly above and to the right is the newest addition to the giant planets surface, Red Jr. . Jupiter is current rising about 10:20 pm. This means that the best time to view the giant planet is in the wee hours before sunrise. Jupiter is rising earlier each day… and will be well placed for evening observation in early May. Make it a point to get to know the solar system’s largest planet in the coming months.