See Uranus like NEVER before! Scientists capture incredible 3D view of the planet – revealing details in the upper atmosphere for the first time
Their observations detected two bright auroral bands near Uranus's magnetic poles, which are lopsided and tilted by nearly 60 degrees. 'This is the first time we've been able to see Uranus's upper atmosphere in three dimensions,' Ms Tiranti said. A collage showing Uranus's auroras captured during a full rotation. According to researchers, this feature may be tied to the way Uranus's magnetic field directs charged particles, similar to observations made at Jupiter. Understanding why Uranus is cooling could provide crucial insights into how ice giant planets regulate their atmospheric temperature.
Source: Daily Mail February 21, 2026 00:34 UTC
