Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Jupiter from the Webb Space Telescope
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2026 is “Jupiter from the Webb Space Telescope,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , Jupiter ERS Team ; Processing: Ricardo Hueso ( UPV/EHU ) & Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 137 words.
From the explanation
“This infrared view of Jupiter by Webb is illuminating. High-resolution infrared images of Jupiter from the James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) reveal, for example, differences between high-floating bright clouds — including the Great Red Spot — and low-lying dark clouds.”
— APOD editors, January 18, 2026
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 18, 2026
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , Jupiter ERS Team ; Processing: Ricardo Hueso ( UPV/EHU ) & Judy Schmidt
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 137 words