"November's Celestial Giant: Exploring the Solar System's Behemoth"

Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, is at its closest this month, making it a magnificent sight for stargazers. With its steady yellow-white light, Jupiter outshines all the stars and is accompanied by its largest moons, including Ganymede, which is visible with the naked eye. Jupiter's immense size, fast rotation, and unique atmospheric features, such as the Great Red Spot and powerful storms, make it a fascinating celestial object. Robotic missions like Juno and upcoming missions like JUICE and Europa Clipper are exploring Jupiter and its moons to uncover more secrets of this behemoth planet. Additionally, stargazers can also look forward to the Leonid meteor shower and the sight of Venus as the brilliant Morning Star.
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