Astronomers have now directly measured winds in Jupiter's middle atmosphere. By analyzing the aftermath of a comet collision from the 1990s, the researchers have revealed incredibly powerful winds, with speeds of up to 1450 kilometers an hour, near Jupiter's poles. They could represent a 'unique meteorological beast in our Solar System'.
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210318091649.htm
from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210318091649.htm
Powerful stratospheric winds measured on Jupiter
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