Webb Telescope Unveils Extreme Weather on Distant Exoplanet WASP-43 b

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has successfully mapped the weather on the hot gas-giant exoplanet WASP-43 b, revealing a world of extreme temperatures, high-speed winds, and thick clouds. The investigation showcases Webb’s extraordinary ability to measure temperature variations and detect atmospheric gases on distant exoplanets, opening up new possibilities for exoplanet science.

A Tidally Locked “Hot Jupiter” with Extreme Conditions

WASP-43 b, a “hot Jupiter” exoplanet similar in size to Jupiter but much hotter...