Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 17, 2021

Video: Flash on Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 17, 2021 is “Video: Flash on Jupiter,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: T. Humbert, S. Barré, A. Desmougin & D. Walliang ( Société Lorraine d’Astronomie ), Astroqueyras). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“There has been a flash on Jupiter. A few days ago, several groups monitoring our Solar System’s largest planet noticed a two-second long burst of light.”

— APOD editors, September 17, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 17, 2021
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: T. Humbert, S. Barré, A. Desmougin & D. Walliang ( Société Lorraine d’Astronomie ), Astroqueyras
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 17, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-september-17-video-flash-on-jupiter

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