Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Beneath Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 25, 2025 is “Beneath Jupiter,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing & License: Gerald Eichstädt & Seán Doran). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

A close-up image is shown of the planet Jupiter. Many clouds are visible including clouds colored blue near the bottom, on the left, and white oval clouds on the upper right. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing & License: Gerald Eichstädt & Seán Doran Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Jupiter is stranger than we knew. NASA’s Juno spacecraft has now completed over 70 swoops past Jupiter as it moves around its highly elliptical orbit.”

— APOD editors, May 25, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 25, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing & License: Gerald Eichstädt & Seán Doran
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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