Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 12, 1997

Lightning on Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 12, 1997 is “Lightning on Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 87 words.

From the explanation

“Does lightning occur only on Earth? Spacecraft in our Solar System have detected radio signals consistent with lightning on other planets, including Venus , Jupiter , Saturn , Uranus , and Neptune .”

— APOD editors, May 12, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 12, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Galileo Project, JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 87 words

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Venus Jupiter Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 12, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-may-12-lightning-on-jupiter

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