Comet West Android iPhone Case tapestry Credit: ESA/Gaia/DPAC

Credit: ESA/Gaia/DPAC

This striking view of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot and turbulent southern hemisphere was captured by NASA’s Juno spacecraft as it performed a close pass of the gas giant planet

Day: About 243 Earth days

meaning that the dust is reflecting the visible light of nearby stars

This view looks toward the anti-Saturn side of Rhea

Comet West Android iPhone Case tapestry Credit: ESA/Gaia/DPACComet West was discovered in photographs by Richard West on August 10, 1975. It reached peak brightness in March 1976. During its peak brightness, observers reported that it was bright enough to study during full daylight. Despite its spectacular appearance, it didn't cause much expectation among the popular media. The comet has an estimated orbital period of 558,000 years. Credit: P. Stttmayer ESO