Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 2026

Jupiter with the Great Red Spot

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2026 is “Jupiter with the Great Red Spot,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Go). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“Jupiter reaches its 2026 opposition today, January 10. That puts our Solar System’s most massive planet opposite the Sun and near its closest and brightest for viewing from planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 10, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Go
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2026-january-10-jupiter-with-the-great-red-spot

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