Astronomers reported on September 6, 2026, that Saturn's south pole exhibits a ten-sided decagonal shape rather than the previously known hexagonal pattern. The discovery challenges assumptions about the planet's atmospheric dynamics.
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Although some would argue that the hexagon is the bestagon, astronomers have discovered that Saturn appears to favor the ten-sided decagon on its south pole. This comes as its south …read more
Saturn’s South Pole Is Apparently Decagon-Shaped https:// hackaday.com/2026/09/06/saturn s-south-pole-is-apparently-decagon-shaped/