Ep. 691: Jupiters Changing Red Spot

Published: Oct. 2, 2023, 8 p.m.

Astronomy Cast Ep. 691: Jupiter\u2019s Changing Red Spot by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Sep 25, 2023. Jupiter\u2019s Great Red Spot is one of its most iconic features. First seen hundreds of years ago. Although it\u2019s certainly long lasting, it\u2019s been changing in size over the last few decades. Shrinking, changing in color. Is it fading away? And what can the changes tell us about storms on giant planets?