Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 18, 2023

Saturn's Northern Hexagon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 18, 2023 is “Saturn's Northern Hexagon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , JPL , SSI , Cassini Imaging Team). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

Saturn's north pole is shown with vibrant false colors. The outer boundary appears as a rounded hexagon. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , JPL , SSI , Cassini Imaging Team Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why would clouds form a hexagon on Saturn? Nobody is sure.”

— APOD editors, June 18, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 18, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , JPL , SSI , Cassini Imaging Team
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words