JWST Unveils Tumultuous Weather Patterns on Exoplanet WASP-43b

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) unveils the tumultuous weather patterns of the distant exoplanet WASP-43b, a sizzling hot Jupiter located 261 light-years away. With relentless supersonic winds and a scorching inferno, WASP-43b’s unique attributes make it an ideal candidate for JWST’s keen observations. Leveraging its potent infrared capabilities, the telescope maps the planet’s atmospheric composition and structure with unprecedented clarity, shedding light on nightside clouds and chemical imbalances on this fiery exoplanet.