Published in Nature Communications · View the paper (DOI)
A new study suggests Saturn's magnetic field is asymmetrical, with cusps located most often between 13:00 and 15:00. The researchers believe rapid spin and heavy plasma from Enceladus drag the field lines to the right.
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