Great Red Spot

British  

noun

1. a large long-lived oval feature, south of Jupiter's equator, that is an anticyclonic disturbance in the atmosphere

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Great Red Spot Scientific  

1. A very large, high-pressure atmospheric feature on the planet Jupiter, characterized by anticyclonic winds circulating at a speed of approximately 400 km (248 mi) per hour. The storm has persisted on Jupiter's surface for more than 300 years since first observed through telescopes; the cause of its reddish color is unknown.

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Example Sentences

The results indicate that, although an anticyclone forms in the first two cases, it differs in terms of shape and dynamic properties from those of the present Great Red Spot.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2024

The Great Red Spot and many details of the turbulent atmosphere, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium gas, are clearly visible, including several smaller storms.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023

You also most certainly think of the iconic Great Red Spot south of its equator.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2022

Whiter areas on the planet represent regions with more cloud cover, which reflects sunlight, especially Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot; darker spots have fewer clouds.

From Scientific American • Dec. 20, 2022

As our teacher spoke to us, Jupiter loomed behind her, filling half the sky, its Great Red Spot churning slowly just over her left shoulder.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline