The Latest Breaking News from Uranus

Raging 'polar vortex' discovered over Uranus' north pole for 1st time

A polar cyclone is swirling on Uranus, further showing that the planet's atmosphere is a hive of hidden activity.

LiveScience · May 25, 2023

The north pole of Uranus has a stormy vortex and we've just seen it for the 1st time (photo)

Once thought to be drab and inert, Uranus' atmosphere is gradually revealing how storm-ridden it really is.

Space · May 24, 2023

4 of Uranus' biggest moons have secret, underground oceans, new study suggests

A reanalysis of Voyager data suggests that four of Uranus moons may have oceans tucked between their cores and icy crusts.

LiveScience · May 8, 2023

'Hidden' rings of Uranus revealed in dazzling new James Webb telescope images

Astronomers zoomed in on the dusty rings around Uranus in a new series of stunning James Webb Space Telescope images.

LiveScience · Apr 10, 2023

Rings around Uranus! James Webb Space Telescope captures stunning image of ice giant (photo, video)

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an amazing image of the ice giant Uranus showing its ring system, bright moons and changing atmosphere.

Space · Apr 6, 2023

Look! New Webb Telescope Image of Uranus Reveals Secret Details

Uranus hasn't been explored since the 1980s by the Voyager 2 probe, but the James Webb Space Telescope gives us our best view since 1986.

Inverse · Apr 6, 2023

NASA jokes ‘Uranus has never looked better’ with new telescope image

The ‘stunning’ image is reportedly the clearest yet taken of the ice giant

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2023

See Venus meet up with Uranus in the sky tonight (March 31)

The solar system's hottest planet (Venus) and its coldest one (Uranus) will be in conjunction tonight (March 31), offering a rare opportunity for skywatchers.

Space · Mar 31, 2023

Which planets are aligned tonight? Planetary parade - how to see it and the best time explained

It's the last time you'll be able to see the sky spectacular until 2040

GoodToKnow · Mar 29, 2023

Five planets line up to put on celestial show for skywatchers tonight

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Uranus will briefly appear in a planetary alignment near the crescent moon after sunset

The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2023