The Digital Press

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new small moon orbiting Uranus, increasing its known moons to 29. This tiny, faint moon was undetectable by past missions like Voyager 2.

Why it matters: The discovery reveals more about Uranus’ complex system of small moons and rings, hinting at a chaotic history.

The big picture: Webb’s infrared sensitivity enables detection of faint, distant objects, extending knowledge beyond Voyager 2’s 1986 flyby.

Stunning stat: The newly found moon is just about 6 miles (10 kilometers) in diameter, smaller than previously known inner moons.

Commenters say: Readers admire Webb’s advanced capabilities and the ongoing expansion of our solar system’s inventory, while noting the need for official naming.