A vibrant aurora display revealing how ionized particles from the sun excite oxygen and nitrogen in different atmosphere layers, creating iconic green and red aurora colors. Auroras, known for their ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - I like to think of the atmosphere as sort of a big sandwich since the atmosphere isn't just one layer. It has many distinct layers from the ground all the way into space. This ...

thermal characteristics (temperature changes), chemical composition, movement, and density. Each of the layers are bounded by "pauses" where the greatest changes in thermal characteristics, chemical ...

Mars continues to astonish scientists with a new set of images that reveal the Red Planet’s atmosphere in unprecedented ...

Mars at sunset reveals dozens of razor-thin atmospheric layers in stunning detail, helping scientists map dust and ice patterns.

It's safe to assume you can't breathe on the moon. You probably already guessed that. But not only is there no breathable air ...