Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Saturn's Northern Hexagon
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2020 is “Saturn's Northern Hexagon,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , JPL , SSI , Cassini Imaging Team. The original explanation runs about 171 words.
From the explanation
“Why would clouds form a hexagon on Saturn? Nobody is sure.”
— APOD editors, July 5, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 5, 2020
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , JPL , SSI , Cassini Imaging Team
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 171 words