Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun, is the largest, over twice as massive as all other planets combined

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If hollow, Jupiter could hold 1,000 Earths and has the shortest day, spinning once in about 9.9 hours

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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is a massive storm larger than Earth, lasting for centuries. The planet and most moons are named after Jupiter and related mythological figures

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Jupiter’s radius is 43,440.7 miles, making it 11 times wider than Earth, like a basketball compared to a grape

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Jupiter’s harsh environment likely can't support life, but some moons like Europa may, with its icy crust hiding a vast ocean beneath

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