A lava lake on Io
Okay, it’s not an image, but you’ll have to humor me here. This artist’s concept is derived from JunoCam raw images that revealed a lava lake on Io, complete with several islands in its center. NASA announced the discovery in April 2024. The artist’s animation breathes life into Juno data, which is showing how lively the moon is. Indeed, it’s a reminder that the still images of seemingly inert bodies in our solar system and beyond are hardly the full picture: At least on Io, there’s fiery fury.
