All eyes are on Jupiter after it reaches opposition, which occurs when the planet and the Sun are on opposite sides of the sky. Captured here in ultraviolet wavelengths, NASA's Hubble space telescope images the gas giant in shades of blue, pink and purple that are invisible to the human eye. Scientists are using ultraviolet wavelengths to further study Jupiter's storm systems by mapping the deep-water clouds that define Jupiter's atmosphere.

The clouds on stormy Jupiter are much taller than scientists had predicted, some descending 60 miles (100 km) below cloud tops - the iconic Great Red Spot (here in ultraviolet blue) extends 200 miles (350 km) below its highest peaks.

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The planet Jupiter with bands of clouds seen in shades of pink, rusty red, blue and purple. The Great Red Spot is a deep navy blue surrounded by pink and light blue bands and swirls.