Temperature: Europa's surface temperature at the equator never rises above minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 160 degrees Celsius). At the poles of the moon, the temperature never rises above minus 370 F (minus 220 C).Mar 21, 2018
What is the weather like on Europa?
The temperature averages about minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 160 degrees Celsius) near the equator and minus 370 F (minus 220 C) near the poles, Pappalardo said. Aside from the radiation and cold, a few other dangers exist on Europa. … Because of this, Europa, like Earth's moon, has no weather, wind or sky colors.
Is Europa cold or hot?
Just because Jupiter's moon Europa is coated in ice doesn't mean all that ice is the same temperature. And now, scientists have mapped the hot and cold spots on the moon's surface using data gathered from Earth, with accuracy down to 125 miles (200 kilometers).
Can you breathe on Europa?
Europa has a thin oxygen atmosphere, but it is far too tenuous for humans to breathe. … Europa's magnetic field shields its surface from Jupiter's deadly radiation.
Is Europa habitable?
For Europa to be potentially habitable, it would need to have the essential chemical ingredients for the chemistry of life. … Europa's surface is blasted by radiation from Jupiter. That's a bad thing for life on the surface – it couldn't survive. But the radiation may create fuel for life in an ocean below the surface.
How long is a day on Europa?
1.77 3.55 Jupiter's Moons
| Facts and Figures | Io | Europa |
|---|---|---|
| Radius (km) | 1,815 | 1,569 |
| Mass (Earth Masses) a | 0.015 | 0.008 |
| Time of Orbit (Earth Days) | 1.77 | 3.55 |
| Day Length (Earth Days) | 1.77 | 3.55 |
What is the lowest temperature of Europa?
WMO Region VI (Europe, Continent only): Lowest Temperature
| Record Value | -58.1°C (-72.6°F) |
|---|---|
| Date of Event | 31/12/1978 |
| Instrumentation | Maximum/Minimum Thermometer in Standard Stevenson Screen |
| Geospatial Location | Ust 'Schugor, Russia [57°45'E, 64°15'N, 85 m (279 ft)] |
Why is Europa so hot?
Thermal hot spots on Europa's surface might be where warmer subsurface liquid thins Europa's icy outer layer, said Trumbo. Such thinning might result in water plumes or cracks in the ice, features that scientists have identified in prior studies.
What temperature is the water on Europa?
While the subsurface ocean is relatively warm (exact temperature not known yet), on the almost airless surface of Europa the temperatures are always a bitter minus 256 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 160 degrees Celsius) or lower. Mohit Melwani Daswani, planetary scientist at NASA and lead author of the new study.