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Jupiter is sometimes referred to as the Winter Planet in certain sources because it is a very cold gas giant located far from the Sun. As the largest planet in the Solar System, Jupiter has a thick atmosphere made mainly of hydrogen and helium, with layers of clouds and storms that make it extremely cold at higher altitudes. Its average temperature is about -145°C, much colder than Earth, which is why it can be called the Winter Planet.

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun. Its massive size and distance from the Sun mean it receives less solar heat, resulting in low temperatures in the upper atmosphere. The planet also has strong winds and storms, including the famous Great Red Spot, a giant hurricane that has lasted for centuries.

Other planets are not considered Winter Planets in this context:

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  Mercury is extremely hot due to its proximity to the Sun.

  
  


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  Earth has moderate temperatures and four seasons.

  
  


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  Uranus is also very cold, but in this source, Jupiter is chosen as the Winter Planet.

  
  

Understanding Jupiter as the Winter Planet helps students learn about planetary characteristics, distance from the Sun, and atmospheric conditions. It demonstrates the wide variation in temperature, composition, and climate among planets in our Solar System.