James Webb Captures First Mid-Infrared Flare from Milky Way’s Black Hole

In a stellar achievement, an international team used James Webb’s MIRI instrument to detect the first mid-infrared flare from Sagittarius A*, our galaxy’s very own supermassive black hole. This 2025 breakthrough bridges gaps in our understanding of black hole flares, previously missing in the mid-infrared spectrum.

Presented at the latest astronomical conference, the discovery revealed a 10-minute lag between mid-infrared and millimeter-wave emissions, hinting at complex electron dynamics. Kudos to the astronomers—proving even black holes have their flashy moments!