Earlier, scientists believed Uranus emitted minimal internal heat, – made it distinct from other giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn, which radiate significant internal heat.

Recent studies indicate Uranus emits about 12.5% to 15% more energy than it absorbs from the Sun.

The discovery challenges our understanding of Uranus’s internal structure and thermal dynamics.

The internal heat could result from residual heat from the planet’s formation. Alternatively, it might be due to ongoing processes like slow gravitational compression.

Unlike Uranus, Neptune emits more than twice the energy it receives from the Sun.
 Understanding Uranus’s heat emission helps in comparative studies of giant planets.

Further investigations are needed to pinpoint the exact source of Uranus’s internal heat. Upcoming missions to the outer planets may provide more insights into these findings.

The new discovery about Uranus’s energy emission reshapes our knowledge of the planet, shows the importance of continuous exploration and study of our Solar System’s planets.