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This Blue Mondayâoften dubbed the most depressing day of the yearâletâs escape to the Solar Systemâs coolest (and bluest) ice giant.
Swipe through this carousel to explore Uranus as seen through the eyes of @esawebb, @hubbleesa, and Voyager 2. From its striking polar cap and stormy clouds to dazzling rings and mysterious aurorae, thereâs so much more to this sideways wonder than meets the eye!
Hereâs what makes Uranus extraordinary:
- Seasonal polar cap: Appears when the Sun shines over one pole during Uranusâs extreme seasons (think 21 years of light or darkness!).
- Stormy weather: Infrared views reveal bright clouds linked to fierce storms, offering insights into its dynamic atmosphere.
- Rings & moons: Uranus boasts 13 known rings and 27 moons. In this carousel, you can spot Ariel, Miranda, and more dancing around this tilted beauty.
- Aurorae adventures: Uranusâs aurorae are among the most intense in the Solar System...