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JWST finds an asymmetric exoplanet with blistering evening winds

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The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a lopsided exoplanet and blistering winds on its evening side, challenging the familiar image of an evenly illuminated world. The finding shows how observations can expose differences across an exoplanet’s atmosphere.

Discovered 2026-10-23T04:05:23.917735-07:00 | 2026-10-23T04:05:23.917735-07:00

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  • The observation highlights JWST’s role in studying exoplanet atmospheres and detecting conditions that are not apparent from a planet’s overall appearance.
  • The reported contrast between the planet’s shape and its extreme evening winds adds evidence that exoplanets can have complex atmospheric conditions.

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