Why are Earth's night-shining clouds appearing in new places?
In short: This video introduces the Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere mission, which investigates the elusive noctilucent clouds found at the edge of space. Learn why these rare formations are becoming brighter and more frequent at lower latitudes.
Noctilucent clouds form near the top of the mesosphere, the atmospheric layer situated just above the stratosphere. Despite their visibility, scientists still have limited understanding regarding their formation processes and the reasons behind their variability.
Recent observations show these clouds are appearing at lower latitudes than previously recorded. Because they are growing brighter and appearing more often, researchers like Dr. James Russell of Hampton University are investigating whether this trend is a direct consequence of human-induced climate change.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: NASA | Noctilucent Clouds
- Also: images.nasa.gov — NASA Image and Video Library
- Also: solarsystem.nasa.gov — RPS 3D Viewer – NASA Solar System Exploration
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