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NASA scientists discover a giant 10-sided pattern on Saturn

ScienceDailyThursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM

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NASA scientists discover a giant 10-sided pattern on Saturn
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A huge 10-sided atmospheric pattern has appeared around Saturn’s south pole, giving the planet a surprising counterpart to its famous northern hexagon. Hubble data suggest the strange decagon only began emerging in the past few years and is still growing stronger.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. A huge 10-sided atmospheric pattern has appeared around Saturn’s south pole, giving the planet a surprising counterpart to its famous northern hexagon. Hubble data suggest the strange decagon only began emerging in the past few years and is still growing stronger.

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A huge 10-sided atmospheric pattern has appeared around Saturn’s south pole, giving the planet a surprising counterpart to its famous northern hexagon. Hubble data suggest the strange decagon only began emerging in the past few years and is still growing stronger.

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