By Archisha Yadav | November 08, 2024
NASA’s Juno mission captured Jupiter’s northern hemisphere during its 61st flyby, revealing chaotic cloud formations and cyclonic storms. The image offers a glimpse into Jupiter’s volatile cloud bands.
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Jupiter’s colourful belts and zones are visible in this image, captured during Juno’s 54th flyby. The image details cloud patterns that extend deep into the planet’s atmosphere.
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In Jupiter’s far north, Juno captured clouds that appear like a “face,” created by turbulent storms and shadows. This phenomenon is a result of pareidolia, where random patterns form familiar shapes.
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High-altitude hazes over Jupiter’s cyclones were captured during Juno’s 49th flyby. This image shows the complex bands of haze that form above Jupiter’s powerful cyclonic regions.
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Juno captured a bolt of lightning near Jupiter’s north pole, giving insight into storm patterns. On Jupiter, lightning occurs in ammonia-rich clouds, especially near the poles.
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Juno’s view of Jupiter’s northernmost cyclone reveals an intense cluster of storms at the north pole, surrounded by eight other cyclones. This formation is unique to Jupiter’s polar regions.
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This image from Juno’s 62nd flyby showcases Jupiter’s majestic cloud bands and vivid colours. Scientist Jackie Branc processed the image, enhancing its vibrant details.
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Juno captures Jupiter and its moons, Ganymede, Europa, and Io, in this composite. Each moon was photographed during different flybys, showcasing their unique appearances beside the giant planet.
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Scientists used Juno data to reveal that Jupiter’s jet streams are cylindrical, running deep into the atmosphere. The illustration shows zonal winds penetrating 1,800 miles below the cloud tops.
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This image shows Jupiter’s polar cyclones in visible, infrared, and microwave wavelengths, highlighting differences in storm structure and depth, unseen in visible light alone.
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