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An Overview of Neptune's Atmosphere



This is an image of Neptune.
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Image from: NASA

Neptune's atmosphere shows a striped pattern of clouds. This cloud pattern is very similar to that of Jupiter and Saturn. Neptune even has a Great Dark Spot similar to Jupiter's Great Red Spot.

The history of Neptune's atmosphere is similar to that of the other Giant planets. The composition of Neptune clouds is thought to be methane molecules.

Motions in the cloud patterns give clues about Neptune's weather, which is similar to that of Jupiter and Saturn.


Comparison of Neptune and Earth

The Poles of Neptune


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Last modified April 22, 2009 by Randy Russell.
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