12 New MOONS discovered orbiting Jupiter in 2018
Jupiter has twelve new moons.
Conscious Calendars is sharing the 2018 news about Jupiter ON Jupiter’s Day ~ Thursday!
(Each day of the week is connected with a different planet)
This is a fun article on the growing number of Jupiter’s Moons that have been discovered.
79 Jupiterean moons are now documented
Wow, that is a lot of moons orbiting one planet.
“Jupiter’s family has really grown since Galileo first recorded its four largest moons in 1610”.
On July 17, 2018, “the International Astronomical Union (IAU) announced the discovery of 10 new moons orbiting Jupiter.
This brings the roster of Jupiter’s known natural satellites to 79″.
“One of these new moons turned out to be a bit of a rebel. Of the 12 latest moons to join Jupiter’s family, it’s a maverick whose odd orbit may give astronomers crucial insights to understanding how the moons of Jupiter came to be”.
Go here to read the entire article on Astronomy: Title: Jupiter has 12 new moons – One is a bit of a problem child
http://www.astronomy.com/news/2018/07/jupiters-twelve-new-moons
http://www.astronomy.com/news/2018/07/jupiters-twelve-new-moons
Throw Back Thursday
Conscious Calendars is re-publishing this on a ‘throw back Thursday’.
Thursday has been associated with Jupiter or Brihaspati in the Vedic tradition and is considered a day for honoring mentors, teachers, parents and gurus.
Thursday has been associated with Jupiter or Brihaspati in the Vedic tradition and is considered a day for honoring mentors, teachers, parents and gurus.
Look at the name of Thursday – Thor’s Day is what has become our modern day Thursday. Each day of the week is associated with a planet.
Happy celebrating Thursday and the many moons of Jupiter.