SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 16, 2025NewsBytes

Why Jupiter's rain of ammonia is a puzzle for scientists

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Jupiter experiences hailstorms of "mushballs" - ammonia-water slushies covered in ice - along with intense lightning. This discovery, confirmed through 3D visualization, explains the uneven distribution of ammonia gas in Jupiter's atmosphere and may apply to other gaseous planets in our solar system.

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