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Why do features in Saturns atmosphere appear to be fainter and more washed out than comparable features in Jupiters atmosphere?

Features in Saturn's atmosphere appear fainter and more washed out than those on Jupiter primarily due to differences in their atmospheric composition and dynamics. Saturn's atmosphere is dominated by a thicker layer of ammonia ice clouds, which can dilute the contrast of features. Additionally, Saturn's more subdued weather patterns and slower wind speeds result in less turbulent mixing, leading to less vibrant color contrasts. In contrast, Jupiter's atmosphere, with its dynamic storms and varied cloud layers, displays sharper and more distinct features.


What planet has alternating bands of white brown red and tan?

The planet Jupiter has alternating white, brown, red, and tan bands. There are also yellow and orange bands that appear with storms and winds in the atmosphere.


What color does Saturn appear as?

it appears to be yellow and brownish from all the gasses in it.


Does Jupiter change colors?

Jupiter's colors typically appear as bands of white, red, brown, and yellow caused by different atmospheric gases and compounds. These colors can vary due to changes in its atmosphere, such as swirling storms or chemical reactions between gases.


How does the brightness of the Sun appear to Jupiter?

The brightness of the Sun appears significantly dimmer on Jupiter compared to how it appears from Earth due to Jupiter's greater distance from the Sun and its thicker atmosphere. Jupiter is about five times farther from the Sun than Earth, so sunlight reaching Jupiter is much less intense.

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Why do features in Saturns atmosphere appear to be fainter and more washed out than comparable features in Jupiters atmosphere?

Features in Saturn's atmosphere appear fainter and more washed out than those on Jupiter primarily due to differences in their atmospheric composition and dynamics. Saturn's atmosphere is dominated by a thicker layer of ammonia ice clouds, which can dilute the contrast of features. Additionally, Saturn's more subdued weather patterns and slower wind speeds result in less turbulent mixing, leading to less vibrant color contrasts. In contrast, Jupiter's atmosphere, with its dynamic storms and varied cloud layers, displays sharper and more distinct features.


Write the names of the planets in the order which they appear?

mercury,venus,earth,mars,jupiter,saturn,uranus,and Neptune


What are the name of the Planet next to Saturn?

Define "next to". The order going outward from the Sun is Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus. However, Saturn can appear in the sky "next to" any of the other planets.


How large is Jupiter seen from Saturn?

From my calculations the distance from Saturn to Jupiter is nearly the same distance it is from Earth to Jupiter. Give or take 50 million miles or so the view of Jupiter from Saturn would be about the same as our view here is on Earth. Good question!!


What planet is Saturn next to?

Saturn is the 6th major planet from the Sun. The planet closer is Jupiter, and the next planet farther away is Uranus.


How often do Saturn and Jupiter line up in the night sky?

Saturn and Jupiter have a conjunction approximately every 20 years where they appear close in the night sky. However, not all conjunctions are as visually striking as others due to differences in their orbital periods.


Why do Uranus and Neptune have blue methane clouds but Jupiter and Saturn do not?

Uranus and Neptune have blue methane clouds because methane absorbs red light, reflecting blue light back into space. Jupiter and Saturn have different atmospheric compositions, dominated by hydrogen and helium with no significant levels of methane, which is why they appear different in color.


Are the rings observed on Jupiter violent storm clouds swirling above the polar regions of the planet?

No, the rings observed on Jupiter are not related to storm clouds. They are thin bands of small particles orbiting the planet, similar to Saturn's rings. Jupiter's storm clouds are separate weather phenomena that appear as swirling patterns in the planet's atmosphere.


What are the 5 most visible planets and which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones can not?

-- The six planets visible to the unaided eye are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. -- The Earth displays no phases at all. -- All of the remaining five can display gibbous and nearly 'quarter' phases. -- Only Mercury and Venus can display crescent phases.


What planet has alternating bands of white brown red and tan?

The planet Jupiter has alternating white, brown, red, and tan bands. There are also yellow and orange bands that appear with storms and winds in the atmosphere.


What color does Saturn appear as?

it appears to be yellow and brownish from all the gasses in it.


WHY would Io appear brighter from Jupiter?

Because you are closer to it as it is a moon of Jupiter.