Watch the king of the planets turn on its throne

The Hubble Space Telescope checks in on Jupiter, capturing another sunning view of the giant planet, its Great Red Spot and a colourful tapestry of turbulant cloud bands.

Concerns about the health of the Juno spacecraft’s main engine have compelled NASA managers to keep the research probe in its current arcing, high-altitude orbit around Jupiter, a decision that will delay the full science return from the $1.1 billion mission but should still allow it to meet all predetermined objectives.

The Solar System’s largest planet reached opposition on February 6th, but it’s still big and bright in the March sky. Here’s our quick guide to Jupiter at its best for 2015.