A skier in Austria captured a stunning sun pillar, a rare optical phenomenon where ice crystals reflect sunlight, creating a ...

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - To create atmospheric optics we need two things: ice crystals in the air and a light source. All ...

Rainbows Rainbows are one of nature's most enchanting spectacles, forming beautiful arcs of color in the sky. They occur when ...

Atmospheric optics is a branch of optics and photonics that studies how light behaves in the Earth’s atmosphere. This can include both understanding naturally occurring effects involving ...

The Department of Environmental, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EEAS) offers undergraduate and graduate degrees with unique interdisciplinary study programs encompassing Geosciences, Meteorology, ...

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) Pueblo is advising community members of light pillars, a cold weather phenomenon caused by light reflecting off of ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.

It’s more than just a sporting event - it’s a celebration of unity and diversity with fans from all corners of the world bringing their unique traditions, chants, and sheer enthusiasm to create an ...

Atmospheric scientists show proposed 'geoengineering' effort to remove methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere could worse air quality while providing minimal climate benefits. As ...

The level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere measured by a weather station at the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii increased by 3.58 parts per million in 2024 – the biggest jump since records ...

Levels of the most significant planet-warming gas in our atmosphere rose more quickly than ever previously recorded last year, scientists say, leaving a key global climate target hanging by a thread.

The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) ...

Atmospheric refraction bends the microwave's path and alters its speed due to differences in refractive index between the tropospheric atmosphere and vacuum, ultimately resulting in significant errors ...