Month: July 2025

OBERON – A large moon of Uranus known for its cratered and darkened surface.

ARIEL – A bright Uranian moon with evidence of tectonic and possibly cryovolcanic activity.

MIRANDA – A moon of Uranus with deep canyons and varied terrain, suggesting past geologic upheaval.

MAGNETOSPHERE OF URANUS – Highly tilted and offset from the rotation axis, creating an unusual magnetic environment.

FAINT RING SYSTEM – Uranus has narrow, dark rings made of dust and ice particles.

METHANE ATMOSPHERE – Methane gas in Uranus’ upper atmosphere gives it a blue-green color.

ICE GIANT – A term used for Uranus and Neptune, planets rich in volatile ices like water, ammonia, and methane.

AXIAL TILT – Uranus is tilted 98 degrees, causing extreme seasons that last over 20 years each.

SEASONAL CHANGES – Caused by Saturn’s axial tilt, affecting the visibility and illumination of its rings from Earth.