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2. Jupiter One Jupiter year = approx. 12 Earth years One Jupiter year = approx. 12 Earth years One Jupiter day = 10 Earth hours One Jupiter day = 10 Earth hours Jupiter is named for the chief god in Roman mythology. Jupiter is named for the chief god in Roman mythology. It is the biggest planet in the solar system. It’s bigger than all of the other planets combined! It is the biggest planet in the solar system. It’s bigger than all of the other planets combined!

3. Jupiter The planet has 63 known natural satellites (moons). The planet has 63 known natural satellites (moons). 99% of Jupiter is made up of gases. 99% of Jupiter is made up of gases. Jupiter has a Great Red Spot, which scientists believe is a huge hurricane-like storm. Jupiter has a Great Red Spot, which scientists believe is a huge hurricane-like storm.

4. Pictures of Jupiter

8. Size comparison of Jupiter and Earth

9. Public domain images courtesy of NASA.