Saturn’s New 10-Sided Atmospheric Mystery | Science News

Science News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Scientists just uncovered a mind-blowing new feature on Saturn: a massive 10-sided atmospheric pattern, dubbed a “decagon,” forming at the planet’s south pole. Unlike the iconic northern hexagon, this geometric wonder only appeared in recent years and is still expanding — spotted first by amateur astronomers and confirmed by Hubble’s crystal-clear views. It’s not just surface-level; it’s a deep atmospheric structure that’s puzzling researchers, who are racing to understand why it formed and whether it’ll stick around. With Hubble keeping watch and future missions like James Webb set to join…