Astronomers using Hubble found a new roughly 104,000-mile-wide ten-sided storm forming at Saturn’s south pole, a geometric twin to the famous hexagon that has long circled the north
A 104,000‑mile ten‑sided storm at Saturn’s south pole turns sky‑watchers’ awe into fresh questions about gas‑giant weather.
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The discovery of a roughly 104,000‑mile‑wide ten‑sided storm forming at Saturn’s south pole was reported by multiple outlets, noting the role of a backyard astronomer in the world‑first observation. Coverage concluded after a brief span, leaving the development without further reported resolution.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Sky‑watchers worldwide are buzzing as the latest Hubble images unveil a colossal ten‑sided vortex at Saturn’s south pole, a sight that rivals the famed north‑pole hexagon. Scientists wonder whether the planet’s shifting atmospheric dynamics are now favoring such symmetry.
The next step will be monitoring whether the ten‑sided pattern persists or evolves, a question that could refine theories of gas‑giant weather.
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The obvious questions
Which telescope captured the new storm on Saturn?
The Hubble Space Telescope captured the ten‑sided storm, as reported by Space Daily.
Who contributed to identifying the storm?
A backyard astronomer contributed to the discovery, according to ABC News.
How does the new storm relate to Saturn’s existing polar features?
The storm is described as a geometric twin to the long‑standing hexagon at Saturn’s north pole, forming a ten‑sided shape at the south pole.
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Scientists find a huge 10-sided pattern in the clouds over Saturn’s south poleLos Angeles Times · 51d ago
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APOD: 2026 September 8NASA Science (.gov) · 51d ago
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Backyard astronomer contributes to world-first Saturn discoveryABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 51d ago
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