You Want Extreme Weather? Visit These Seven Planets.

  • Published In: Nautilus, 2025, n. 63. P. 66 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: CAMERON, CLAIRE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores extreme and unusual climates on various alien worlds, highlighting seven distinct destinations beyond Earth. The journey begins with Neptune, characterized by freezing temperatures and diamond rain, followed by 55 Cancri e, a lava-covered planet with scorching surface temperatures. Other stops include TrES-2 b, the darkest exoplanet known, and KELT-9 b, a super-Jupiter with temperatures nearing that of the sun. The tour continues to HD 189733 b, where molten glass rains sideways, and GJ 9827 d, a water vapor-rich planet. The final destination, WASP-76 b, features extreme heat and the potential for iron rain, alongside a unique atmospheric phenomenon known as a "glory." [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Nautilus. 2025/09, Issue 63, p66
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2372-1758
  • Accession Number:188374590
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