Jupiter is the fastest spinning planet in the Solar System. It takes only about 10 hours to complete one rotation around its axis. One day on Jupiter is only 10 hours long.
1 year on Jupiter is equal to about 12 Earth years.
The wind speeds in the outermost regions of the Great red spot on Jupiter are higher than 400 miles per hour (644 km/hr).
Jupiter is a Gas giant. It does not have a true surface.
Jupiter is named after the king of Roman Gods, the God of sky and thunder.