Astronomers have potentially discovered a rare 'glory' phenomenon on the exoplanet WASP-76 b, located 637 light-years away from Earth. If confirmed, this would be the first time such a rainbow-colored light show has been observed outside our solar system.
Astronomers think they've detected an extremely rare, luminous phenomenon known as a"glory" in the hellish atmosphere of a distant exoplanet. If the finding is confirmed, it would be the first time one of these rainbow-colored light show s has been spotted outside the solar system .
In 2020, researchers discovered that the planet is tidally locked, meaning one side is always facing its home star, just as the moon faces Earth. As a result, the exoplanet's sunlit side is around 4,350 degrees Fahrenheit , while its dark side is slightly cooler. Researchers think that, due to this subtle temperature difference, metals like iron could be vaporized on the light side and then condense into rain on the dark side.
By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.On Earth, glories are formed when sunlight squeezes through small holes between water molecules in clouds or fog, bending the light and separating it into its individual wavelengths.
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