Climate of Titan
The climate of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, is characterized by a thick atmosphere, a methane cycle, seasonal changes, and extremely low temperatures. Titan receives only about 1% as much sunlight as Earth and has an average surface temperature of about 94 K (−179.2 °C; −290.5 °F). Despite its cold surface, atmospheric methane produces a substantial greenhouse effect, while atmospheric haze produces an opposing anti-greenhouse effect. Titan's climate has several similarities to Earth's, including clouds, rainfall, lakes, atmospheric circulation, and seasonal changes, although methane and other hydrocarbons play roles analogous to those of water in many of its meteorological processes. Saturn's 29.5-year orbit around the Sun drives Titan's seasons, which influence its atmospheric circulation, cloud formation, rainfall, winds, and the distribution of surface lakes and seas. Titan's atmosphere also exhibits pole-to-pole circulation, with methane and ethane clouds occurring at different...
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