The Saturn hurricane that was spotted by Cassini is a massive storm on the planet Saturn, similar to a hurricane on Earth. It was first observed by the Cassini spacecraft in 2006 and has been continuously monitored since then.
The Saturn hurricane is estimated to be about 1,250 miles wide, which is almost 20 times the size of a typical hurricane on Earth. It is also much taller, with cloud heights reaching up to 60 miles.
The Saturn hurricane has been active for over 15 years, making it one of the longest-lasting storms ever observed in our solar system. It is still currently active and shows no signs of dissipating.
The exact cause of the Saturn hurricane is still being studied, but it is believed that the storm is fueled by a combination of heat and energy from Saturn's atmosphere and jet streams, as well as the planet's rotation. Its unique shape and location may also be contributing factors.
The Saturn hurricane is much larger and longer-lasting than hurricanes on Earth, but they both share similar characteristics such as strong winds and spinning motion. However, the Saturn hurricane is located at the planet's north pole, while hurricanes on Earth typically form in the tropics.