"James Webb Telescope Reveals Unprecedented New Year Glimpse of Uranus and Its Rings"

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a stunning image of Uranus, showcasing its rings, a polar ice cap, and 14 of its 27 moons in unprecedented detail. This image, taken on December 18, 2023, is significant as it reveals atmospheric features and a previously elusive "Zeta ring" around the ice giant. The photo also includes background stars and galaxies, providing a much more detailed view than the first close-up by Voyager 2 in 1986. The image helps scientists study Uranus' extreme seasons and meteorological phenomena, as the planet experiences a 21-year-long winter due to its 98-degree axial tilt.