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Artists concept of an aurora on Jupiters north pole
This is how auroras on Jupiters north pole might look from a distance of about a quarter million miles. On the Sunlit side can be seen churning clouds of ammonia ice, ammonium hydrosulfide, and water ice. The dark side reveals a dazzling aurora and brilliant flashes of lightning hundreds of times brighter than lightning on Earth.
Unlike Earths north and south pole auroras which are powered by charged particles from the Sun, auroras on Jupiter are driven by particles emitted by Jupiters volcanic moon Io. Io in fact leaves a distinct auroral footprint on Jupiters poles, seen here as a whitish dot with a trailing, comet-like tail at the seven 0 clock position. Jupiters moons Europa and Ganymede also have corresponding, albeit fainter footprints on the far side of the larger auroral oval
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This print showcases an artist's concept of the mesmerizing aurora phenomenon occurring on Jupiter's north pole. From a distance of approximately a quarter million miles, one can witness the awe-inspiring spectacle unfolding on this gas giant. On the sunlit side, vibrant clouds composed of ammonia ice, ammonium hydrosulfide, and water ice swirl and churn in magnificent patterns. However, it is on the dark side where true magic unfolds. A dazzling aurora illuminates the atmosphere with breathtaking flashes of lightning that are hundreds of times brighter than those witnessed on Earth. Unlike our planet's polar auroras powered by charged particles from the Sun, Jupiter's auroras derive their energy from particles emitted by its volcanic moon Io. In fact, this image reveals Io's distinct auroral footprint as a whitish dot with a trailing comet-like tail at the seven o'clock position. The larger auroral oval also exhibits fainter footprints corresponding to Jupiter's moons Europa and Ganymede on its far side. The purple-hued halo surrounding this spherical gas giant creates an otherworldly ambiance against which these celestial phenomena unfold. This digital composite captures not only Jovian weather patterns but also highlights the intricate interplay between magnetic fields and plasma within Jupiter's atmosphere. Walter Myers' stunning artwork transports us into outer space to marvel at nature’s wonders while reminding us of our place in this vast universe.
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