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What’s Happening to Jupiter’s Great Red Spot? The Solar System’s Largest Storm Could Finally Disappear


Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a giant vortex that has existed for at least 190 years. Recent studies suggest it is distinct from an earlier observed spot, and simulations explore how Jupiter's winds may have shaped it. The GRS has been shrinking, and future research will focus on its sustainability an

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