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Saturn’s New Southern Decagon Discovered | Greenville News
Scientists just uncovered a mind-blowing new feature on Saturn: a massive, ten-sided decagon swirling at the south pole—each side stretching over 10,000 miles and far more chaotic than the famous northern hexagon. Hidden since 2017 due to Saturn’s tilt, it was spotted in 2023 Hubble images and is now drifting eastward at 6 mph, offering scientists a rare real-time look at how giant weather systems form on gas giants. This discovery reshapes our understanding of Saturn’s atmospheric dynamics and proves polygonal cloud patterns aren’t unique to the north. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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