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Saturn’s Energy Imbalance
June 24 , 2024
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- The Researchers discovered Saturn's energy dynamics by revealing a seasonal imbalance that could reshape our understanding of planetary climates.
- This is the first time that a global energy imbalance on a seasonal scale has been observed on a gas giant.
- Saturn, like other gas giants, receives the energy from both solar radiation and internal heat.
- However, its large orbital eccentricity causes dramatic shifts in absorbed solar energy throughout its orbit.
- This imbalance differs greatly from Earth, which experiences minimal seasonal energy variations due to its nearly circular orbit.
- The findings suggested that Saturn's irregular energy budget plays a crucial role in the formation of its intense storms.
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