Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Io Eclipse Shadow on Jupiter from Juno

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2019 is “Io Eclipse Shadow on Jupiter from Juno,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing: Kevin M. Gill. The original explanation runs about 166 words.

Io Eclipse Shadow on Jupiter from Juno
Credit: Image Credit & License: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing: Kevin M. Gill Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that dark spot on Jupiter? It’s the shadow of Jupiter ‘s most volcanic moon Io .”

— APOD editors, October 7, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 7, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & License: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing: Kevin M. Gill
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 166 words

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