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Jupiter does not generate light except by the lightning storms in its atmosphere. (And by virtue of comet or other space objects passing into its atmosphere, as seen in 1994 when Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 came to call.) It does, however, reflect a lot of light from the sun. Pictures commonly seen of Jupiter and its signature red spot come to us as a result of Jupiter reflecting sol's radiation.
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∙ 14y agoAll of Jupiter's moons reflect light to a greater or lesser extent. The degree of reflectiveness is known as the albedo. The moon Europa is one of the brighter moons in the solar system.
However, there are other heavenly bodies which reflect even more light such as Saturn's moon Enceladus and the dwarf planet Eris.
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∙ 14y agoJupiter radiates its own energy only in the radio spectrum, where it gives off more energy that it receives. The visible light that we see from Jupiter (which rises just before sunset and is very bright in the sky here in the early fall of 2009) is all reflected sunlight.
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∙ 12y agoJupiter is contracting, emitting heat in the process, but not visible light. As with all planets, we see Jupiter through light being reflected off the surface, originating from the sun.
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∙ 9y agoIt reflects from the surface of Jupiter and its moons.
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∙ 12y agono it doesn't
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How can you tell Jupiter is not a star?
Stars generate their own light, and are enormous. Jupiter is about 1/400th the size of our Sun, and reflects the light of the Sun, generating no light of its own. (However, it does radiate significant amounts of radio energy.)
Which planet will shine without sun?
Jupiter, in a way, could do that. Jupiter does give out its own "light", but it's infra red light, so you can't see it. Jupiter gives out more energy than it gets from the Sun. Incidentally, Saturn and Neptune also do this to some extent. Jupiter, in a way, could do that. Jupiter does give out its own "light", but it's infra red light, so you can't see it. Jupiter gives out more energy than it gets from the Sun. Incidentally, Saturn and Neptune also do this to some extent.
What make Jupiter similar to the sun?
Like the sun, Jupiter is a ball of gases primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. It also has its own internal source of energy like sun, but it's not enough to give off light.
Does the sun give Jupiter light?
Jupiter does not have light other than the lighting thunderstorms which give off the light.
You light light a fire on Jupiter?
yes
How can you tell Jupiter is not a star?
Stars generate their own light, and are enormous. Jupiter is about 1/400th the size of our Sun, and reflects the light of the Sun, generating no light of its own. (However, it does radiate significant amounts of radio energy.)
Does Jupiter emit its own light?
No. Like the other planets it only reflects light from the sun.
Which planet will shine without sun?
Jupiter, in a way, could do that. Jupiter does give out its own "light", but it's infra red light, so you can't see it. Jupiter gives out more energy than it gets from the Sun. Incidentally, Saturn and Neptune also do this to some extent. Jupiter, in a way, could do that. Jupiter does give out its own "light", but it's infra red light, so you can't see it. Jupiter gives out more energy than it gets from the Sun. Incidentally, Saturn and Neptune also do this to some extent.
What make Jupiter similar to the sun?
Like the sun, Jupiter is a ball of gases primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. It also has its own internal source of energy like sun, but it's not enough to give off light.
Does Jupiter or Saturn make its own heat?
Yes; in fact Jupiter is basically a brown dwarf; aka a failed star and is therefore, able to produce its own heat.
Do stars and planets both make their own light?
No. The stars make their own light, but the planets only relect light from the sun.
What is the source of light for Jupiter and its moon?
Jupiter and its moons get light from the same source we do: the sun.
Does the sun give Jupiter light?
Jupiter does not have light other than the lighting thunderstorms which give off the light.
Is Jupiter heavy or light?
Jupiter is very heavy.
What prokaryote can make its own food in the absense of light?
Chemosynthetic prokaryotes can make their own food in the absense of light.
How do you make your own light?
Make a campfire
You light light a fire on Jupiter?
yes
