Jupiter Quasi-Quadrennial Oscillation (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption Climate patterns on Jupiter can have striking similarities to those on Earth, making the gas giant a natural laboratory for understanding planetary atmospheres. Credit NASA SVS/CI, Dan Gallagher Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.