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well Jupiter is 2.5 bigger than all the other planets combined so it get its sunlight because of how big the planet is
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Why does the brightness of Jupiter appear to change?
It depends on the distance between the Earth and Jupiter. Since Jupiter is much further away from the sun than the Earth, it takes longer for it to make a rotation around the sun. This difference in the speed at which the two planets orbit the sun leads to differences in their distance to one another over the span of months and years. Generally of course the closer the two planets are from one another, the greater brightness that Jupiter appears to us.
What is the order of brightness of Jupiters moons from Jupiter?
i believe that it is Io, Europa, Ganymede then Callisto. This is in order of brightness seen from Jupiter's surface.
Why does the brightness of Jupiter apper to change over time?
That's mainly because the distance from Jupiter to Earth changes over time. If we assume, for simplicity, that Jupiter's orbit is circular, and that the distance from the Sun to Jupiter is 5 AU, then, when Jupiter is in opposition (opposite to the Sun, from our point of view), it is at a distance of 4 AU (5 minus 1); when it is in conjunction (behind the Sun, from our point of view), it's at a distance of 6 AU (5 plus 1).
Which planet is the most brilliant in the sky?
Venus can appear the brightest but it is not always so, Jupiter's brightness varies much less and is rather bright (brighter than when Venus is not at its peak)
What is the sun's brightness at 100?
At 100, the brightness of the sun is 3.839 x 100. This equals to 383.6.
Why does the brightness of Jupiter appear to change?
It depends on the distance between the Earth and Jupiter. Since Jupiter is much further away from the sun than the Earth, it takes longer for it to make a rotation around the sun. This difference in the speed at which the two planets orbit the sun leads to differences in their distance to one another over the span of months and years. Generally of course the closer the two planets are from one another, the greater brightness that Jupiter appears to us.
What is the order of brightness of Jupiters moons from Jupiter?
i believe that it is Io, Europa, Ganymede then Callisto. This is in order of brightness seen from Jupiter's surface.
Why does the brightness of Jupiter apper to change over time?
That's mainly because the distance from Jupiter to Earth changes over time. If we assume, for simplicity, that Jupiter's orbit is circular, and that the distance from the Sun to Jupiter is 5 AU, then, when Jupiter is in opposition (opposite to the Sun, from our point of view), it is at a distance of 4 AU (5 minus 1); when it is in conjunction (behind the Sun, from our point of view), it's at a distance of 6 AU (5 plus 1).
When will the sun block our view of Jupiter 2007?
Jupiter will not be visible at all during December 2007, but will re-appear in January 2008. The Sun and Jupiter will be at conjunction on the 23rd December 2007. This is when the Sun will move in front of the plant Jupiter. I don't know if that answers your question, but hey, gave it a go. Check out the www.bbc.co.UK website and search for night sky.
Which planet is the most brilliant in the sky?
Venus can appear the brightest but it is not always so, Jupiter's brightness varies much less and is rather bright (brighter than when Venus is not at its peak)
What stars can you see from Jupiter?
From Jupiter's orbit, the stars would appear exactly as they do from Earth, with one exception: the Sun, which would be smaller. From below the clouds on Jupiter, you wouldn't be able to see any stars.
Does Jupiter go around the sun or the sun goes around Jupiter?
Jupiter goes around the sun
What is the sun's brightness at 100?
At 100, the brightness of the sun is 3.839 x 100. This equals to 383.6.
Is Jupiter bigger than the Sun?
Jupiter is 10 times smaller than the Sun and it is 1/1000 the mass of the sun.
Is the gravitational force between the sun and Jupiter or between the sun and Saturn?
Sun and Jupiter because Jupiter has more mass and it is closer to the sun.
What is the brightness of the sun?
The Sun has a brightness or apparent magnitude [See related question] of -26.74 (yes negative).
Where does Jupiter fit in the Milky Way galaxy?
Jupiter is a planet, like Earth. Where it actually is in the galexy is in an orbit around the Sun. Where it would appear to us (what direction from Earth) keeps changing as both Jupiter and Earth orbit the Sun; so where it appears relative to the stars will depend on when you are looking.
