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Why is Jupiter called Earth’s bodyguard?

Why is Jupiter called Earth’s bodyguard?

Update: 2025-01-281
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Jupiter is the oldest planet in the solar system. It’s also the biggest. Some call it “Earth’s bodyguard” because it keeps asteroids and comets from hitting our planet. But is Jupiter really protecting Earth?


Join Molly and co-host Rida as they head to a live taping of everyone’s favorite space talk show, Pop Planet, and learn about Jupiter — from the gassy giant itself! Plus a mystery sound that’s out of this world!


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Why is Jupiter called Earth’s bodyguard?

Why is Jupiter called Earth’s bodyguard?

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