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Frigid Titan has soaring, bubbling clouds with unusual rains
- Observations by Webb and Keck II telescopes reveal cloud convection in Titan's northern hemisphere, with methane/ethane rains replenishing lakes and seas.
- Titan, Saturn's largest moon, has a unique atmosphere with methane/ethane rain, resembling Earth's weather system.
- Cloud convection was observed in Titan's northern hemisphere, where most lakes and seas are located, resembling Earth's water cycle.
- The methane/ethane cycle on Titan sees moisture rise to form clouds and fall back as rain, sustaining the moon's liquid lakes and seas.
- Scientists combined Cassini data with Webb and Keck II observations to detect cloud convection, highlighting Titan's Earthlike weather.
- Webb also identified a previously missing molecule, CH3, on Titan, shedding light on ongoing chemical processes in the moon's atmosphere.
- Despite methane depletion over time, scientists suggest underground methane sources may replenish Titan's methane supply to sustain its unique weather.
- NASA's upcoming Dragonfly mission aims to explore Titan's landscape up close, providing further insight into the moon's intriguing features.
- Titan's weather, characterized by convective clouds and methane rains, plays a crucial role in shaping the moon's landscape and sustaining its liquid features.
- The discovery of cloud convection in Titan's northern latitudes offers valuable insights into the moon's dynamic weather patterns and methane cycle.
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