Shadow of Io By sirgerg Watch

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The sixth piece in for my series as part of the Experience The Planets project.



"The closest of the Jovian moons, Io's orbit regularly brings it between Jupiter and the sun. Viewed from below this passage would be a dramatic event as darkness fell amidst Jupiter's wild wind and lightning."







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Wow, a DD! Thank you for all the great comments!

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Published : Sep 1, 2010