Learn about noctilucent clouds. Find out how these night-shining clouds form and where and when you can see them. Noctilucent Clouds This entry was posted on May 1, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 3, 2022)
Learn about 4 types and 10 types of clouds, how to recognize them, and the weather to expect when you see them in the sky. Types of Clouds and How to Recognize Them This entry was posted on April 27, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 3, 2022)
Learn what a sun dog is, how one forms, where to see one, and whether a parhelion means anything. Also learn about moon dogs. What Is a Sun Dog? This entry was posted on April 19, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 3, 2022)
Learn about virga. Get its definition in weather. Learn about how it works and the types of clouds that produce it. Virga – Rain or Snow That Doesn’t Reach the Ground This entry was posted on January 6, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on April 27, 2022)
Learn how to make a homemade weather barometer. Here are two easy methods you can try using common household materials. How to Make a Homemade Barometer – 2 Ways This entry was posted on November 3, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on January 20, 2022)
Find out what a tornado sounds like. Get examples of sounds that resemble tornadoes. What Does a Tornado Sound Like? This entry was posted on July 25, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on August 2, 2021)
Learn how to use the time between lightning and thunder to tell how far away lightning is. See how many seconds equals one mile. Time Between Lightning and Thunder – How Far Away Is ... This entry was posted on March 14, 2021 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 10, 2021)
See how to make snow with boiling water. Learn why the water needs to be boiling and how cold it needs to be for the project to work. How to Make Snow With Boiling Water This entry was posted on December 26, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 30, 2022)
Learn whether it can be too cold to snow and why snow formation is unlikely when the temperature drops very low. Can It Be Too Cold to Snow? This entry was posted on December 24, 2020 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 10, 2021)