<ul><li>The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Hubble Space Telescope have observed the first direct evidence of auroras on Neptune.</li><li>Auroras occur when energetic particles from the Sun become trapped in a planet's magnetic field and hit the upper atmosphere, resulting in a glowing effect.</li><li>Auroral activity has been previously observed on Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, but not on Neptune until now.</li><li>The JWST's near-infrared sensitivity allowed for the imaging of the auroral activity on Neptune, providing stunning detail and clarity.</li></ul>

James Webb Space Telescope spots spectacular auroras on Neptune

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