Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Perijove 11: Passing Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2025 is “Perijove 11: Passing Jupiter,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: Moonlight Sonata ( Ludwig van Beethoven ). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

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Credit: Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: Moonlight Sonata ( Ludwig van Beethoven ) Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Here comes Jupiter. NASA ‘s robotic spacecraft Juno is continuing on its highly elongated orbits around our Solar System’s largest planet.”

— APOD editors, February 16, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 16, 2025
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: Moonlight Sonata ( Ludwig van Beethoven )
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 165 words

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