Uranus and its Rings
This shot of Uranus was taken on February 6, 2023. You might think Uranus lacks rings; it actually has them, though they are not as readily apparent as those surrounding Saturn. Uranus’ 13 dusty rings are fainter, but are still clearly visible to Webb.
Also clear in this image is Uranus’ polar cap—the big white splotch. In 2028, the planet’s polar cap will be directly facing Earth, giving the Webb telescope a better opportunity to image it.
