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Space launch traffic may influence mysterious night-shining clouds in Earth's atmosphere
By Elizabeth Howell published
A NASA-funded study is giving scientists insight into how "night-shining clouds" form in the upper atmosphere — and the role that growing space traffic plays in the phenomenon.
Ghostly 'UFO cloud' hovering over mountains wows judges in weather photo contest
By Brandon Specktor published
Lenticular clouds look like saucers and form when wind meets mountains. This photo is one of the Royal Meteorological Society's favorites of the year.
Scientists just sampled the most pristine air on Earth. Here's what they found.
By Kathryn Moore, Jun Uetake, Thomas Hill published
Atmospheric scientists sampled the most pristine air on Earth, just above the Southern Ocean. They found some surprises.
Satellite spies gigantic 'fuzzball' clouds spreading near Australia coast
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Satellite passing overhead can see an entirely different canvas of clouds.
These Mesmerizing Images Show 'Invisible Gravity Waves' Rippling Over Australia
By Mindy Weisberger published
Satellite images captured a rare glimpse of a phenomenon known as atmospheric gravity waves.
Icy Martian Clouds Are Formed from the 'Smoke' of Dead Meteors, Study Claims
By Brandon Specktor published
The wispy, blue ice clouds of Mars are actually made of pulverized meteors, a new study claims.
The Melting Arctic Is Covering Itself in a Warm Layer of Clouds
By Rafi Letzter published
The Arctic autumn is getting cloudier. That's bad news.
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