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Outer Space for Kids: Jupiter

Learn about the solar system, Kepler's laws, space exploration, stargazing, and more!

Planet Intro

Planet Name: Jupiter

Named For: Jupiter, the king of the Roman mythological gods

Size: 86,881 miles in diameter, about 11 times the size of Earth

Moons: 95 officially recognized moons; the four biggest are Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto

Rings: Yes

Temperature: Average temperature is -166 degrees Fahrenheit

Distance from the Sun: 484 million miles

Distance from Earth: 379.93 million miles

Number of Earth Days It Takes to Orbit the Sun: 4,333 days

Source: NASA SpacePlace, NASA

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Jupiter: The Largest Planet in Our Solar System from BBC Earth Science

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