FlipFact of the Day: Out of all the planets in the Solar System, Jupiter rotates the fastest. It only takes the planet 9 hours and 56 minutes to complete one axial rotation. This rapid rotation is also why Jupiter’s equator bulges out, making it look rather flattened.
Learn more about how this gassy giant spins: https://
Today’s Science History Milestone: On July 9, 1979, the space probe Voyager 2 came within 570,000 km (350,000 mi) of Jupiter’s cloud tops – its closest approach to the planet.
Still remember your 5th-grade science classes? Test your knowledge and see if you still remember these facts and fundamental concepts in human anatomy, biology, botany, and other branches of science. Click here to try the “Are You Smarter Than A Pinoy Fifth-Grader” Challenge.
Follow the hashtag #FlipFacts on Facebook and Instagram to get your daily dose of science trivia!
Image: Amy A. Simon/European Space Agency
References
- https://www.universetoday.com/23914/rotation-of-jupiter/
Author: Mikael Angelo Francisco
Bitten by the science writing bug, Mikael has years of writing and editorial experience under his belt. As the editor-in-chief of FlipScience, Mikael has sworn to help make science more fun and interesting for geeky readers and casual audiences alike.
