Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dark Belt Reappearing on Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 29, 2010 is “Dark Belt Reappearing on Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA’s JPL , U. Oxford , UC Berkeley , Gemini Obs. (North), USC Philippines. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

Dark Belt Reappearing on Jupiter
Credit: NASA’s JPL , U. Oxford , UC Berkeley , Gemini Obs. (North), USC Philippines Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why are planet-circling clouds disappearing and reappearing on Jupiter? Although the ultimate cause remains unknown, planetary meteorologists are beginning to better understand what is happening.”

— APOD editors, November 29, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 29, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA’s JPL , U. Oxford , UC Berkeley , Gemini Obs. (North), USC Philippines
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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