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First-ever detection of shifting water clouds beyond our solar system
Original: Discovery marks the first detection of variable water clouds outside of our solar system
Astronomers at the University of Arizona report the first detection of variable water clouds on a world outside our solar system. The observation shows cloud cover changing over time on an exoplanet, something previously only seen on planets orbiting our Sun. Researchers say it offers a rare glimpse into weather on distant worlds and could help refine models of exoplanet atmospheres.
Why now: A University of Arizona team just announced the first detection of changing water clouds on an exoplanet, a milestone in exoplanet weather research.
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- Discovery marks the first detection of variable water clouds outside of our solar system · University of Arizona News
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