Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cyclones at Jupiter's North Pole

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 2025 is “Cyclones at Jupiter's North Pole,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , ASI , INAF , JIRAM. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

The image shows the north pole of Jupiter in red (infrared) light. Many cyclonic swirls surround the pole. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , ASI , INAF , JIRAM Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why are there so many cyclones around the north pole of Jupiter? The topic is still being researched.”

— APOD editors, March 9, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 9, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , ASI , INAF , JIRAM
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 139 words

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