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Jupiter is the largest planet. In fact, it is so large that all of
the other planets in the solar system could fit inside it. It is a
gas planet, and the clouds surrounding it change colors daily. Gas
swirls around in Jupiter's atmosphere; one very large area of
swirling gas is called the Great Red Spot. Scientists believe that
the spot is a large hurricane-like storm that has lasted for
hundreds of years. The atmosphere also has large bolts of lightning.
Jupiter has at least thirty-eight moons, and it might have as many
as sixty-three. Jupiter shines very brightly in the sky because its
thick clouds reflect sunlight.
Things to remember about Jupiter:
- Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun.
- Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
- Jupiter is mostly made of gas.
- There is a big storm on Jupiter called the Great Red Spot.
- Jupiter has more than thirty-eight moons.
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