Mapping the Extreme Weather of WASP-43b: A Planet of Fire and Ice

Scientists utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have unveiled the enigmatic weather patterns of WASP-43b, a distant planet 280 light-years away. This gas giant is characterized by its extreme temperature variations, with one side scorching at 2,300 degrees Fahrenheit and the other shrouded in eternal darkness at 1,110 degrees Fahrenheit. The interplay between these extreme temperatures drives fierce winds that can reach speeds of up to 5,600 mph.

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