Jupiter's Lightning Mirrors Earth's in Shocking Similarity.
Lightning on Jupiter occurs at a similar rate to Earth, according to data from the Juno probe. The study found that even run-of-the-mill thunderstorms may be comparable between the two planets. The team analyzed nearly five years of data from Juno's radio receiver during its polar orbit around Jupiter. The results suggested step-like features of lightning initiation similar to observations from thunderstorms on Earth.