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Is Jupiter the smaller or larger then the moon?
Larger
WHY would Io appear brighter from Jupiter?
Because you are closer to it as it is a moon of Jupiter.
What is larger in mass moon or Jupiter?
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Which moon would look the brightest from the surface of Jupiter out of lo europa ganymede and callisto and why?
Ganymede would appear to be the brightest moon from the surface of Jupiter. This is because Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system and it has a high albedo, meaning it reflects a lot of sunlight. Its larger size and reflective surface would make it appear brighter than the other moons when viewed from Jupiter.
Names of moons larger then Pluto?
In order of largest first and planet they orbit in brackets.Ganymede (Jupiter)Callisto (Jupiter)Titan (Saturn)Io (Jupiter)The Moon (Earth)Europa (Jupiter)Triton (Neptune)See related link for more information.
Why does the moon look big sometimes in the night sky?
The moon may appear big in the night sky due to an optical illusion called the "moon illusion." This occurs when the moon is near the horizon, where objects in the foreground, like buildings or trees, create a frame of reference that makes the moon appear larger in comparison.
Why does the moon appear larger at times?
The moon appears larger at times due to an optical illusion called the "moon illusion." This occurs when the moon is closer to the horizon, making it appear larger compared to when it is higher in the sky.
Which is the largest satellite in the solar system bigger than planet mercury?
The two Jovian planet satellites that are larger in size than mercury are Ganymede and Titan. Ganymede is the moon of Jupiter and Titan is the moon of Saturn.
What is biggest moon or Jupiter?
Jupiter's largest moon is Ganymede, with a radius of 2640 km.
What planet has a moon larger than mercury and Pluto?
The planet Mercury with a diameter of 3030 miles (4878 kilometers) is smaller than Jupiter's moon Ganymede (5276 km) as well as Saturn's moon Titan (5150 km). Jupiter's moon Callisto (4800 km) as also nearly the same size as Mercury.
Why did the moon appear to be bigger than usual lately?
The moon may have appeared bigger than usual due to the "supermoon" phenomenon, where the moon is at its closest point to Earth in its orbit, known as perigee. This can make the moon appear larger and brighter in the sky.
Will Jupiter be visible in night sky august 2009?
Yes, Jupiter is currently the brightest thing in the night sky, not counting the moon.
