Jaw-Dropping New Infrared View of Saturn from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope - Just when you thought Saturn couldn’t get any more stunning… NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope delivers this breathtaking infrared image captured on November 29, 2024. The icy rings glow in neon white, the atmospheric bands shift from deep orange at the poles to warm tan near the equator, and both poles have this mysterious greenish-grey glow. You can clearly see moons Janus, Dione, and Enceladus floating nearby. Paired with Hubble’s visible-light view from August 2024, these are hands-down the most comprehensive images of Saturn released to date. See the hidden ribbon wave, lingering storm remnants, the faint edges of the famous north polar hexagon, and how differently the planet appears across wavelengths. Full story with the full side-by-side comparison and more images here. Reblog if space stuff like this makes your day brighter. What surprises you most — the glowing rings or the secret layers underneath? Drop it in the tags or comments!
