Glow up

Behold! 9 glorious Neptune images reveal our changing view of the planet

From Voyager to JWST, here are the most stunning portraits of the gas giant.

by Jennifer Walter
Glowing Neptune in white and purple with visible rings
NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI

NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI

Last week, a new James Webb Space Telescope image illuminated Neptune in a never-before-seen light.

In the shot, Neptune appears as a glowing orb with its rings fully visible, and its moon Triton (upper left) shimmers nearby.

NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI
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