Discoveries in the realm of exoplanetary weather continue to fascinate astronomers as they uncover the extreme conditions that exist on distant worlds. From gas giants with equatorial winds reaching speeds of 8050 kmph to planets where it rains glass sideways, the variety of weather phenomena in our universe is truly mind-boggling.
One such intriguing find is WASP 43 b, a gas giant with incredibly high-speed winds and high altitude clouds on its permanent night side. Moving on to Brown Dwarves, these celestial objects that blur the line between stars and planets boast hot clouds made of iron droplets and silicates.
Another fascinating example is HD 189733 b, a planet where glass rain falls sideways due to winds that can reach speeds of up to two kilometers per second. Meanwhile, WASP-121 b, also known as Tylos, is a Hot Jupiter exoplanet so close to its host star that it is leaking gaseous metals into space.
HD 80606 b provides a dramatic sight with a planet-spanning storm caused by its proximity to the host star. The atmospheric stripping of some worlds by energetic outpourings from their stars is a phenomenon observed on planets like TOI-421 b.
Extreme temperature variations on tidally locked planets like HD 189733 b result in high-velocity winds whipping around these worlds. KELT-20 b takes weather extremities to another level, where gemstones rain down alongside glass and metals on Hot Jupiter exoplanets.
Cloud bands reminiscent of Jupiter can be found on planets like WASP 49 b, adding to the diversity of weather patterns in the exoplanetary realm. Astronomers have made exciting discoveries on rocky exoplanets as well, such as GJ 9827 d, where water vapor has been detected on a planet roughly twice the size of Earth.
Furthermore, the rainbow effect observed in the atmosphere of WASP 76 b, akin to a glory, showcases the beauty and complexity of weather systems beyond our solar system. These findings highlight the dynamic and varied weather conditions that exist on exoplanets, expanding our understanding of the universe and the possibilities it holds.
