Jupiter Is Shrinking – But Should We Worry
This information is also available on my YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/H2mCUnlPtXA If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on my Podcast at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/norbert-gostischa/episodes/Jupiter-Is-Shrinking--But-Should-We-Worry-e36u2pf Let’s compare Jupiter's shrinking to Earth's fate. Every so often, a headline pops up that makes you wonder if the Solar System is going to fall apart on our watch. Lately, Jupiter’s been getting that spotlight, with whispers that it’s “in trouble” because it’s shrinking. Cue the mental image of our biggest planet slowly deflating like a forgotten birthday balloon. Relax. Jupiter is shrinking, but the pace is so slow that the Sun will die of old age before we see any real difference. Jupiter’s Cosmic Diet According to scientists, Jupiter is contracting by somewhere between 1 millimeter and 2 centimeters a year—the range depends on which study you read and how the...