Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Jupiter's Clouds in High Definition from Juno

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2026 is “Jupiter's Clouds in High Definition from Juno,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing & License : Thomas Thomopoulos. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

The planet Jupiter is shown from an unusual angle. Most prominent are a miasma of jumbled and swirling clouds including many oval storms. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing & License : Thomas Thomopoulos Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How complex is Jupiter? NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter is finding the Jovian giant to be more complicated than expected .”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 6, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing & License : Thomas Thomopoulos
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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