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Great Red Spot
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huge, persistent storm in Jupiter's atmosphere
The Great Red Spot is a massive storm in Jupiter's atmosphere that has been swirling for at least hundreds of years, making it one of the most long-lasting weather systems we know of. Scientists study it because it offers insights into how giant planets' atmospheres work and helps us understand extreme weather conditions that exist nowhere else in our solar system.
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22°S 55°W / 22°S 55°W / -22; -55
Close up view of the Great Red Spot by Juno
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