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First-ever detection of changing water clouds beyond our solar system

Original: Discovery marks the first detection of variable water clouds outside of our solar system

Astronomers led by the University of Arizona report the first detection of variable water clouds on a planet outside our solar system, marking a milestone in exoplanet weather observation. The finding shows that cloud cover on the distant world changes over time, offering new insight into atmospheric conditions on planets orbiting other stars and how researchers can study them from Earth.

Why now: The announcement of a first-of-its-kind astronomical detection is drawing attention to advances in exoplanet science.

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