Powerful solar winds squish Jupiter’s magnetic field ‘like a giant squash ball’ A massive solar windstorm in 2017 compressed Jupiter's magnetosphere "like a giant squash ball," a new study reports. Astrobitica April 3, 2025 (Last updated: April 3, 2025) 1 minute read A massive solar windstorm in 2017 compressed Jupiter’s magnetosphere “like a giant squash ball,” a new study reports. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Moog Highlights Meteor Satellite Bus at Space SymposiumNext: Solar wind compresses Jupiter’s magnetosphere, creating a hot region spanning half the planet’s circumference