atmosphere
New Research Finds Venus’ Winds, They Are A-Changin’
[/caption] Venus, Earth's hotheaded neighbor, may have more variability in its weather patterns than previously believed. Using infrared data…
A Noctilucent Masterpiece
[/caption] Night-shining "noctilucent" clouds create a magical glow in the night skies over Reykjavíc, Iceland in this beautiful photo by Örvar…
A Cometary Case for Titan’s Atmosphere
[/caption] Titan is a fascinating world to planetary scientists. Although it's a moon of Saturn it boasts an opaque atmosphere…
Mars’ Underground Atmosphere
[/caption] Scientists have spotted an underground reservoir near Mars' south pole the size of Lake Superior… except that this lake…
More Surprises From Pluto
[/caption] Ah, Pluto. Seems every time we think we've got it figured out, it has a new surprise to throw…
What is a Warm Front?
[/caption]A warm front is the transition zone that marks where a warm air mass starts replacing a cold air mass.…
How Does Fog Form?
Fog is a natural weather conditions that can cause visibility to become zero. It can cause accidents on normally safe…
What Causes Wind?
It was not until recent memory that what causes wind was understood. Wind is caused by air flowing from high…
Where is the Ozone Layer Located
[/caption] The Ozone Layer is the portion of the atmosphere that contains high levels of the oxygen molecule ozone. This…
What Color is the Sky
[/caption] If you are a parent or are old enough to babysit younger relatives there is one question children ask…