Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 21, 2018

Swirls and Colors on Jupiter from Juno

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 21, 2018 is “Swirls and Colors on Jupiter from Juno,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing & License: Matt Brealey , Sen Doran. The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“What creates the colors in Jupiter’s clouds? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, November 21, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 21, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing & License: Matt Brealey , Sen Doran
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words