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: The distinct dark and light atmospheric bands.

: Jupiter was shining at a magnitude of approximately -2.9 , making it the brightest object in the night sky after the Moon. Why This Image Might Exist 17 Wrzesnia 2022 Jowisz 1.png

: Dots appearing on either side of the planet, representing Io, Europa, Ganymede, or Callisto. : The distinct dark and light atmospheric bands

: A massive, long-lasting storm often captured during clear nights. : A massive, long-lasting storm often captured during

: On the night of September 16–17, 2022, the Moon (in its last quarter phase) was positioned near Mars , with Jupiter visible nearby in the constellation Pisces .

During this time, Jupiter was exceptionally bright and large in the night sky, making it a prime target for photography:

: Jupiter was nearing its closest point to Earth in 59 years, reaching a distance of approximately 591 million kilometers.