Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In Ganymede's Shadow
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2022 is “In Ganymede's Shadow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew McCarthy). The original explanation runs about 133 words.
From the explanation
“At opposition , opposite the Sun in Earth’s sky, late last month Jupiter is also approaching perihelion, the closest point to the Sun in its elliptical orbit, early next year. That makes Jupiter exceptionally close to our fair planet, currently resulting in excellent views of the Solar System’s ruling gas giant.”
— APOD editors, October 7, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 7, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew McCarthy
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 133 words