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Hubble Detects Emerging Decagonal Wave at Saturn’s South Pole

Hubble Detects Emerging Decagonal Wave at Saturn’s South Pole

Hubble OPAL observations indicate a newly emerging, vertically extended decagonal atmospheric wave around Saturn’s south pole, distinct from the planet’s established northern hexagon. The feature appears to be strengthening, but its origin, stability, and long-term behavior remain unknown.

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Updated Sep 3, 2026
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