JWST Detects Atmospheric Variations on Exoplanet WASP-121 b

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Published: 2026-06-10
Category: science
Source: EurekAlert!
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The James Webb Space Telescope has observed significant atmospheric differences on the ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121 b. Researchers found distinct conditions between the planet's morning and evening transition zones. This discovery, detailed in Nature Astronomy, offers valuable new insights into the complex atmospheric behavior of distant planets.

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