Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 27, 2022

Titan Seas Reflect Sunlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 27, 2022 is “Titan Seas Reflect Sunlight,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona , U. Idaho. The original explanation runs about 154 words.

The featured image depicts Saturn's moon Titan as captured by the Cassini mission in 2014. The infrared image is colored green and includes bright sunglint from surface seas. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona , U. Idaho Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why would the surface of Titan light up with a blinding flash? The reason: a sunglint from liquid seas.”

— APOD editors, March 27, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 27, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , U. Arizona , U. Idaho
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words