Hubble Detects Decagonal Atmospheric Wave at Saturn's South Pole

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Published: 2026-09-02T20:20:27Z
Category: science
Source: NASA Science
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The Hubble Space Telescope has observed a large, 10-sided atmospheric wave encircling Saturn's south pole, a first for the planet's southern hemisphere. This discovery, published in Science Advances, reveals a new, evolving atmospheric phenomenon on the gas giant, distinct from the northern hexagon. It offers new insights into Saturn's complex atmospheric dynamics and weather patterns.

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