Gas giant · 5th planet from the Sun
Jupiter
The largest planet by far — its mass is more than twice that of every other planet combined — famous for the Great Red Spot, a storm larger than Earth.
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Size & Distance
Diameter139,820 km
Vs. Earth's diameter10.97×
Distance from Sun5.2 AU (778.5M km)
Distance from Earth (range)628M – 928M km
Mass & Gravity
Mass vs. Earth317.8×
Surface gravity vs. Earth2.53×
Known moons95+ known moons
Time
Length of day9 hours 56 minutes — the shortest day of any planet
Length of year~11.9 years
Orbit
Orbital period4,333 days
Planet typeGas giant
Interesting facts about Jupiter
- Jupiter's mass is about 2.5 times the combined mass of all the other planets in the solar system.
- The Great Red Spot is a storm that has been raging for at least 190 years, and possibly far longer.
- Jupiter has the shortest day of any planet, spinning once in under 10 hours despite its enormous size.
FAQ
How far is Jupiter from the Sun?
An average of about 5.2 AU (778.5 million km).
How big is Jupiter?
139,820 km in diameter — about 10.97× the diameter of Earth.
How much would I weigh on Jupiter?
Multiply your Earth weight by 2.53 — Jupiter's surface gravity is 2.53× Earth's. Try our weight calculator for an exact number.
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