Auroras

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Auroras can sometimes be heard! While usually silent, under specific atmospheric conditions, some people report hearing crackling or rustling sounds associated with auroral displays. elaborate share

Mist vs. Fog

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Mist is made of smaller water droplets than fog, and you can see farther through mist than you can through fog. elaborate share

Optical Glory

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Optical glories are sometimes called "anticoronas," a name reflecting their appearance opposite the sun from the more common corona. elaborate share

Latent Heat

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Latent heat is the energy absorbed or released during a phase change (like ice melting) without a change in temperature. elaborate share

Rainbows

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Rainbows are actually full circles, but we only see the arc from the ground because the Earth gets in the way. elaborate share

Martian Weather

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Dust storms on Mars can engulf the entire planet, lasting for months. elaborate share