Which planet is known for having the Great Red Spot?

Jupiter is the planet known for having the Great Red Spot. This enormous, persistent storm appears as a reddish oval in Jupiter’s southern atmosphere and is wider than Earth.

The feature was observed by astronomers in the nineteenth century, although it may be related to a storm recorded earlier by telescope observers. It is an anticyclonic storm, meaning its circulation in Jupiter’s southern hemisphere is opposite to that of a typical low-pressure cyclone in Earth’s Northern Hemisphere.

The Great Red Spot has changed in size, shape, and colour over time. Observations by spacecraft, including Voyager and Juno, have revealed details about its clouds and winds. Jupiter itself is the Solar System’s largest planet, and its rapid rotation helps produce powerful bands and jet streams in its atmosphere.