Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Jupiter: Weather and Moons

The revamped team look at Jupiter's coloured bands and iconic 'eye', visible manifestations of a violent atmosphere that causes extraordinary weather.

New presenter Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins Dr Chris Lintott in a revamped line-up that launches the show in its new home on BBC Four.

The main subject is Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system and particularly bright in the night sky during the British winter. What makes Jupiter's extraordinary weather? Its coloured bands and iconic 'eye' are visible manifestations of an extremely violent atmosphere. Chris and Maggie are joined by guest reporter, physicist Dr Helen Czerski, to explain why Jupiter looks so extraordinary.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 16 Feb 2014 01:10

Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    Jean Sibelius

    Pelléas et Mélisande (At the Castle Gate)

    Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Thomas Beecham.
    • Sibelius Symphony No. 7.

Share your Jupiter images

Share your Jupiter images

We'd like to see your best snaps of Jupiter, especially if you manage to capture a full rotation. Our favourites will be featured on this website.

Discover lensed galaxies!

Discover lensed galaxies!

Calling all citizen scientists: Dr Chris Lintott challenges you to find distant galaxies that have had their light bent by a gravitational lens.

Find the M82 supernova

Find the M82 supernova

Grab your binoculars and use Pete Lawrence's chart to spot the supernova that recently exploded in the Messier 82 cigar-shaped galaxy.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Chris Lintott
Presenter Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Series Producer Rob Liddell
Executive Producer Jonathan Renouf
Reporter Helen Czerski

Broadcasts

Join our photo group

Join our photo group

Share images, inspiration and tips with fellow photographers