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Earth's Atmosphere

The layers of gas that are gravitationally bound above the surface of our planet.

Resources

Earth

Earth February 10, 2016

Phenomena, Myths and Fallacies June 10, 2010

Radio Programs

Stormy Skies Stormy Sun, stormy Earth February 16, 2023

Vaporizing Satellites Burning up the skies February 15, 2023

Rocket Clouds Rocket launches and rare clouds October 10, 2022

Dimmer Earth Earth gets a little dimmer March 28, 2022

Bubble Trouble Low tide equals more bubbles May 23, 2021

Explosive Change The possible influence of exploding stars April 9, 2021

Twinkling Twinkle, twinkle, little star December 23, 2017

Quiet Sun Cosmic bombardment in tree rings April 5, 2017

Space Heading into space — wherever it may be January 5, 2017

Featured Images

Close Companions April 15, 2022
Earthrise above the Moon, Apollo 8, December 24, 1968

Pale Blue Marble April 22, 2020
Lighting seen from the International Space Station

Colorful Lightning June 29, 2019

Moonrise July 5, 2018
Noctilucent clouds over the north pole

Glowing Skies July 29, 2017