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Strange light spotted over distant 'hell planet' may be 1st rainbow 'glory' found beyond our solar systemNew data suggest that exoplanet WASP-76 b could harbor a massive, rainbow-colored light show known as a "glory." Until now, this phenomenon has been seen only within our solar system.
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What happens if it's cloudy for the April 8 solar eclipse?Though everyone is hoping for clear skies, here's what might happen if an eclipse-chaser's worst enemy — clouds — decides to make an appearance.
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Why low-level clouds vanish during a solar eclipseCumulus clouds rapidly dissipate as the land surface cools. This isn't just good news for eclipse chasers on April 8, but also has implications for sun-obscuring geoengineering efforts.
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Places with the best weather to watch the April 8 solar eclipse (and what happens if it's cloudy where you are)
The total solar eclipse on April 8 will offer an incredible view of the fully obscured sun — but some places along the path of totality may see cloudy weather. Here's how to plan for the best view possible.
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Satellite snaps eerily circular holes in the clouds above Florida. What caused them?A NASA satellite recently spotted a series of bizarre "fallstreak holes" in clouds above Florida. The circular cloud gaps have been previously (and incorrectly) linked to paranormal phenomena.
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Extremely rare 'rainbow clouds' light up Arctic skies for 3 days in a rowIn and around the Arctic Circle, stunning multicolor clouds have been shining in the sky for days on end. It is very unusual to see so many of these vibrant clouds over such a long period.
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James Webb telescope detects alien planet with clouds made of quartzThe exoplanet WASP-17b's atmosphere is full of quartz clouds, according to a new James Webb Space Telescope observations.
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Why do clouds float?Do the clusters of water and ice particles that make up clouds really float in the sky?
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Where are the noctilucent clouds we were promised? The sun might be to blame.Photographers hoping to capture stunning "night-shining" clouds have been left frustrated this year. The fast-approaching solar maximum may be to blame.
