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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Great Red Spot

That feature is now known as the Great Red Spot, a colossal storm roughly twice the size of Earth that has raged for hundreds of years.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 31, 2026

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