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Why does the brightness of Jupiter apper to change over time?
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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).
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoJupiter is seen by reflected light from the sun. It depends on the positions in their orbit of the earth and Jupiter how much light is reflected in our direction.
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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 has over 60 satelites and rings although none of its rings are visible?
Jupiter is a planet that has over 60 satellites and rings that are not visible.
Which planets has the most moons?
In our Solar System, Jupiter has the most moons with 63.
What is the planet with over 63 moons?
Jupiter
Does jupiter have living things?
No, the planet Jupiter does not have living things. Jupiter is over 483 billion miles from the sun and the cold temperatures make life impossible.
How much light is there on Jupiter's moon Europa?
the light is like over 1,000 brightness of the moon
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 episode family guy do they apper on Saturday night live?
Don't Make Me Over
How many known satellites does Jupiter has?
Jupiter has over 60.
How many Earths fill Jupiter?
over 1,200 fill in Jupiter
What has over 60 satelites and rings although none of its rings are visible?
Jupiter is a planet that has over 60 satellites and rings that are not visible.
Why did it say parents on Mike's mirror in Pretty Little Liars?
You know how car mirrors say "objects in mirror are closer then they apper" he covered over the part " objects in mirror" and wrote "parents" to make it parents are closer then they apper. It was just a little joke.
Is a moon of Jupiter that is dotted over 100 active and inactive volcanoes?
Jupiter's moon Io has over 400 active volcanoes.
Which planets has the most moons?
In our Solar System, Jupiter has the most moons with 63.
What determine the over all lightness or darkness in a powerpoint?
brightness
What is the planet in your solar system that has over 30 moons?
Jupiter and Saturn both have over 30 moons. Jupiter has the most moons at 63.
Which planet has stripes all over its face?
Jupiter has. (Also Saturn has, but not so obvious as Jupiter).
