Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

NASA scientists discover a giant 10-sided pattern on Saturn

A huge 10-sided atmospheric pattern has appeared around Saturn’s south pole, giving the planet a surprising counterpart to its famous northern hexagon. Hubble data suggest the strange decagon only began emerging in the past few years and is still growing stronger. Researchers hope continued observations will reveal why it suddenly formed and whether it could persist for decades.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on ScienceDaily

Read more on:

NASA

Photo of Saturn

Saturn

Photo of nasa scientists

nasa scientists

Related news:

Without new landers or rovers, it’s helicopters or bust for NASA’s Mars program. "For the first time in more than 30 years, NASA has no firm plans to send any new landers or rovers to Mars"

NASA’s New Horizons mission may shut down two instruments over lack of funding

Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA has announced internally it will change its spacesuit to a simpler & lighter design for its initial missions to the lunar surface, as the agency gears up to land humans on the south pole of the Moon as early as 2028

« Leading Theory For How Life on Earth Began Is 'Highly Unlikely', Says Contentious New Paper

Ancient “living fossils” may reveal how complex life began »