Webb Reveals Hidden Layers of Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere

20:41 - 21 Feb 2026

For the first time, astronomers have mapped the vertical structure of Uranus’ ionosphere, uncovering unexpected temperature peaks, weakened ion densities, and puzzling dark regions shaped by the planet’s extreme magnetic field.

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