Webb Observations Reveal Active Methane Cycle and Atmospheric Dynamics on Titan

Paris, France (SPX) May 15, 2025

A team of researchers has used data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Keck II telescope to observe cloud convection on Titan, Saturn's largest moon, in its northern hemisphere for the first time. This is significant, as most of Titan's lakes and seas are found in this region, likely replenished by occasional methane and ethane rain. The findings provide new insights into the com