Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Giant Storms and High Clouds on Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 2021 is “Giant Storms and High Clouds on Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing & License : Kevin M. Gill. The original explanation runs about 156 words.

The featured image shows an image of Jupiter's clouds as captured by the Juno spacecraft in late 2021 November. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing & License : Kevin M. Gill Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What and where are these large ovals? They are rotating storm clouds on Jupiter imaged last month by NASA’s Juno spacecraft .”

— APOD editors, December 29, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 29, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing & License : Kevin M. Gill
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 156 words

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