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This simply means that Jupiter rotates so fast that it takes about 10 hours (10 of our hours) for a full rotation.

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Q: Why is a day on Jupiter only 10 hours long?
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How long is a average day on Jupiter?

The planet Jupiter has a day of only 9 hours and 50 minutes. Imagine how short that is!


A day in Jupiter is not quite what hours?

A day on Jupiter is just under 10 hours long


Is a day on Jupiter longer than a day on earth?

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Why is a day on Jupiter about 10 hours long?

A day on Jupiter is about 10 hours long because Jupiter spins very quickly on it's axis.


Are Jupiter's days fast or long?

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What is longer a day on Earth or a day on Jupiter?

Earth, Jupiter's days only last about 10 hours.


Does earth have a longer day than Jupiter?

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How many hours is a day on Jupiter?

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet in the Solar System. There are only 9 hours and 56 minutes for a day on Jupiter.


How far from the sun does Jupiter orbit?

How long does Jupiter travel in one day? It takes 9 hours and 50 minutes to have Jupiter go around its axis in one day. So in another words... Jupiter's day is only 9 hours and 50 minutes long. But its year takes over 4,000 days.


A day in Jupiter is how long?

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