A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image shows Jupiter and three of its Galilean moons (Europa, Callisto, and Io) in a rare triple-moon conjunction. The moons' different colors (white, dark brown, and yellowish) are clearly visible against Jupiter's banded clouds. Two smaller moons, Amalthea and Thebe, are also visible.

Astronomy Picture from 06/02/2015

Jupiter Triple-Moon Conjunction

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150206.html


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Hubble Space Telescope image of Jupiter with three of its Galilean moons (Io, Europa, and Callisto) and two smaller moons (Amalthea and Thebe) visible. The moons and their shadows are transiting across Jupiter's banded atmosphere. Europa appears white, Callisto dark brown, and Io yellowish.

Astronomy Picture from 06/02/2015

Jupiter Triple-Moon Conjunction

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150206.html


#Jupiter #Hubble #GalileanMoons #Space #Astronomy #Planets #SolarSystem #Io #Europa #Callisto #Amalthea #Thebe #TripleMoonConjunction