Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 8, 2021

A Face in the Clouds of Jupiter from Juno

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2021 is “A Face in the Clouds of Jupiter from Juno,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Jason Major. The original explanation runs about 168 words.

The picture shows Jupiter during a pass of Juno at a time when some of the clouds look like a face. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Jason Major Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What do you see in the clouds of Jupiter? On the largest scale, circling the planet, Jupiter has alternating light zones and reddish-brown belts .”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 8, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS / Jason Major
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 168 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 8, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-june-8-a-face-in-the-clouds-of-jupiter-from-juno

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