NASA's Juno Captures Lightning on Jupiter: A Groundbreaking Discovery
NASA's Juno spacecraft has captured lightning on Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system.
The lightning was captured in a series of images taken on June 16, 2023, and measured approximately 1,000 miles long.
Lightning is more common on Jupiter than on Earth, with the highest occurrence near the poles where there is a lot of ammonia in the atmosphere.
The discovery of lightning on Jupiter provides further evidence of the planet's dynamic and active nature.
Juno, a robotic spacecraft launched in 2011, has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, studying its atmosphere, magnetic field, and interior.
Juno is the first spacecraft to fly directly over Jupiter's poles, gathering unprecedented data about the planet.
The data from Juno's flybys has enhanced scientists' understanding of Jupiter's formation, evolution, and atmosphere.
Juno has also detected water vapor in Jupiter's atmosphere and mapped its magnetic field.
The discovery of lightning on Jupiter highlights the vastness and mystery of our universe.
Human exploration and scientific ingenuity continue to uncover new wonders in space, and more exciting discoveries are expected from ongoing exploration efforts.