JOURNAL ARTICLE

Webb spotted a new moon orbiting Uranus.

  • Published In: Science News, 2025, v. 207, n. 11. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PRILLAMAN, MCKENZIE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of a new moon orbiting Uranus, designated S/2025 U1, which was identified through images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This marks the 29th moon observed for Uranus, a planet noted for its unusual characteristics, including its narrow rings. The moon is approximately 10 kilometers wide and orbits at a distance of about 56,000 kilometers from Uranus' center. The discovery was led by planetary scientist Maryame El Moutamid, who expressed excitement at confirming the presence of this previously undetected lunar companion. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2025/11, Vol. 207, Issue 11, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:188383515
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