Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 2, 2015

Titan Seas Reflect Sunlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 2, 2015 is “Titan Seas Reflect Sunlight,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona , U. Idaho. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Why would the surface of Titan light up with a blinding flash? The reason: a sunglint from liquid seas.”

— APOD editors, February 2, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 2, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona , U. Idaho
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words