Tag: Atmospheric phenomena
Jupiter’s Green Lightning: Massive Thunderstorms Threaten Giant’s Bands
**Jupiter's Green Thunderstorms Transform Giant's Appearance**Astrophotographer Michael Karrer recently captured striking images of two massive white thunderstorms raging in one of Jupiter's reddish-brown belts, potentially altering the planet's appearance. These swirling storms, likely producing...
Lightning Sparks ‘Killer Electrons’ in Space: Impact on Orbit
Lightning Sparks 'Killer Electrons' in Space: Impact on OrbitIn a groundbreaking discovery, new research suggests that lightning strikes in Earth's atmosphere can trigger a dangerous rain of high-powered "killer electrons" in low-Earth orbit, posing...
Uncovering the Mystery of Long-Lasting Meteor Trails
Meteors that streak through the sky leaving behind a persistent afterglow have long intrigued astronomers. A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics sheds light on the mystery behind these...