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Despite being thinner and drier than Earth’s atmosphere, Mars’s atmosphere contains clouds composed of tiny water ice crystals. And just as on Earth, these clouds influence the planet’s climate.

Noctilucent clouds (NLCs) are high-altitude ice clouds visible at night. NLCs are best seen in summer with the naked eye, but binoculars enhance detail. NLC viewing requires late nights/early mornings ...

But you'll need a little luck. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Noctilucent cloud season is upon us! Here's what you need to know ...

Saturday evening sees cloudy skies to start off evening plans, but no rain showers as we stay dry! We’ll see clouds thin out, becoming partly cloudy to then mostly clear during the overnight. Winds ...

Clouds are not usually the most enthralling part of nature. But in the late spring and summer, weather conditions conspire to create noctilucent or ‘night-shining’ clouds, high-altitude clouds that ...

This summer, you may be able to spot rare noctilucent clouds, or night-shining clouds. With the late sunsets and long twilight, now is the time to look for these clouds, which almost appear iridescent ...

An area of low pressure will pass to our south, and another one to our north. We'll be sandwiched between staying mainly dry but a snow shower or a few ...

Despite being thinner and drier than Earth's atmosphere, Mars's atmosphere contains clouds composed of tiny water ice crystals. And just as on Earth, these clouds influence the planet's climate.