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The "Great Red Spot of Jupiter" as it is called, is an anticyclonic storm which has been raging on the planet for hundreds of years. Nobody knows how long the storm has existed for exactly, but it was discovered in 1831.

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Jupiter has a big red spot because a storm that lasted 3 thousand years!

it's 3 times the size of Earth!

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It is a (possibly) never ending storm.

It occurs because of opposing gas currents.

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What is the great red spot on Jupiter called?

It's simply known as the Great Red Spot


What is the spot on Jupiter called?

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Yes, it has a name. It is called "The Great Red Spot".


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