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APOD: 2026 November 5 – Enceladus in Silhouette

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Briefings

This APOD image from November 5, 2026, shows Enceladus in silhouette against the Sun, highlighting its south pole plumes. The photo was taken from the Cassini spacecraft in 2009, revealing the moon's icy surface and the continuous plumes that extend into space. These plumes likely originate from an ocean beneath the ice shell, which supplies material to Saturn's E ring. The image also shows Saturn's rings and the faintly lit moon Pandora in the background.

Key points

• The image captures Enceladus in silhouette, with its south pole plumes extending into space.
• The plumes are likely connected to an ocean beneath the ice shell, supplying material to Saturn's E ring.

Context

Enceladus is a moon of Saturn with a 500-kilometer diameter. The plumes are a key feature of the moon, and the image from 2009 shows them clearly. The APOD series features professional astronomers explaining the science behind each image.

Limitations

The image is from 2009, not 2026. The exact date of the photo is November 1, 2009, not November 5, 2026. The image resolution and specific details of the plumes are not fully described in the source.

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