This breathtaking image of Jupiter was captured on October 27, 2024, during the Juno spacecraft’s 66th close approach—also called a perijove—to the gas giant.
The raw data collected by Juno was transformed into this stunning visual by dedicated citizen scientists, who processed and enhanced the imagery to reveal the planet’s mesmerizing swirls and storm systems. By adjusting contrast and blending various wavelengths of light, they unveiled incredible atmospheric detail far beyond what’s visible in natural color—turning Jupiter’s usual cappuccino tones into a dramatic display of swirling clouds.
In this image, you can spot a mix of large and small atmospheric vortices—some spinning solo, others merging and interacting in complex patterns. These dynamic features reflect the ever-shifting nature of Jupiter’s turbulent atmosphere.
Beyond their beauty, these visuals are scientifically powerful. Juno’s mission is to explore Jupiter’s atmosphere in greater depth than ever before—uncovering the mechanisms behind its fierce storms, jet streams, and immense weather systems.
Credit: NASA / JPL / SwRI / MSSS / Gerald Eichstädt / Thomas Thomopoulos © CC BY 3.0
The raw data collected by Juno was transformed into this stunning visual by dedicated citizen scientists, who processed and enhanced the imagery to reveal the planet’s mesmerizing swirls and storm systems. By adjusting contrast and blending various wavelengths of light, they unveiled incredible atmospheric detail far beyond what’s visible in natural color—turning Jupiter’s usual cappuccino tones into a dramatic display of swirling clouds.
In this image, you can spot a mix of large and small atmospheric vortices—some spinning solo, others merging and interacting in complex patterns. These dynamic features reflect the ever-shifting nature of Jupiter’s turbulent atmosphere.
Beyond their beauty, these visuals are scientifically powerful. Juno’s mission is to explore Jupiter’s atmosphere in greater depth than ever before—uncovering the mechanisms behind its fierce storms, jet streams, and immense weather systems.
Credit: NASA / JPL / SwRI / MSSS / Gerald Eichstädt / Thomas Thomopoulos © CC BY 3.0
This breathtaking image of Jupiter was captured on October 27, 2024, during the Juno spacecraft’s 66th close approach—also called a perijove—to the gas giant.
The raw data collected by Juno was transformed into this stunning visual by dedicated citizen scientists, who processed and enhanced the imagery to reveal the planet’s mesmerizing swirls and storm systems. By adjusting contrast and blending various wavelengths of light, they unveiled incredible atmospheric detail far beyond what’s visible in natural color—turning Jupiter’s usual cappuccino tones into a dramatic display of swirling clouds.
In this image, you can spot a mix of large and small atmospheric vortices—some spinning solo, others merging and interacting in complex patterns. These dynamic features reflect the ever-shifting nature of Jupiter’s turbulent atmosphere.
Beyond their beauty, these visuals are scientifically powerful. Juno’s mission is to explore Jupiter’s atmosphere in greater depth than ever before—uncovering the mechanisms behind its fierce storms, jet streams, and immense weather systems.
Credit: NASA / JPL / SwRI / MSSS / Gerald Eichstädt / Thomas Thomopoulos © CC BY 3.0
