Webb Space Telescope Captures First Infrared Images of Saturn, Revealing Glowing Rings and Dark Planet

The James Webb Space Telescope observed Saturn for the first time and released images showing the planet dark and the rings bright.
The infrared image reveals methane absorbing sunlight in Saturn's atmosphere, making the planet appear dark, while the icy rings remain bright.
The image also shows three of Saturn's moons, including promising Enceladus, which could harbor signs of life.
Scientists are excited to study Saturn's atmosphere and rings in detail and hope to find new moons and ring structures.
The observations are part of a program to improve understanding of Saturn's system by detecting faint moons.