Place: Great Red Spot

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Niall Smith takes a look at the July skies - it's a month for night owls

July is a month for late night owls. This year, patience and a cup or two of strong coffee can be rewarded by the sight of Jupiter and Saturn close to each other towards the south after midnight. They are not hard to find, especially given the brightness of Jupiter.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

Historic moment as Juno space probe in orbit around Jupiter - ‘I’m ready to unlock all your secrets. Deal with it’

The Juno space probe has arrived in orbit around Jupiter in a historic moment for astronomy after a five-year, 2.8bn kilometre voyage.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016

If you see something like this tonight, it's not a new star

Astronomy Ireland is ready to be inundated with phone calls and emails tonight from people concerned about the "new star" that has appeared beside the Moon.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2016

'Warm heart' in centre of Jupiter's Red Spot

Jupiter has a warm heart located in the centre of its famous Red Spot, scientists have learned.

Wed, 17 Mar, 2010

Jupiter plans spectacular New Year light show

The planet Jupiter is set for a spectacular light show that will make it so bright it could be mistaken for an aircraft.

Mon, 31 Dec, 2001