Atmosphere

8 reports
Atmosphere is studied with observations, reconstructions, and models that track a defined part of the climate system. Evidence comes from cloud processes, greenhouse gases, and primary observations, and competing models remain viable when observations are sparse or indirect.

Direct observations and comparative measurements are compared with model results. This record clarifies how atmospheric composition is measured and which processes control temperature, showing how sparse measurements or incomplete records limit certainty.

Ariane 6 Launches Final Meteosat Third Generation Weather Satellite

Europe's Ariane 6 rocket has launched the MTG-I2 satellite, completing the Meteosat Third Generation constellation for advanced weather monitoring from geostationary orbit

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Satellite Data Guides Eclipse Cruise to Clear Skies in 2026

A Mediterranean eclipse cruise relied on real-time satellite weather data to avoid clouds and secure a clear view of the 2026 total solar eclipse, demonstrating the critical role of geostationary satellites in astronomical observation planning

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Wildfire Smoke from Space: ISS Images Pacific Northwest Volcanoes

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have recorded extensive wildfire smoke blanketing Mount Rainier and other Cascade volcanoes, revealing the scale of ongoing fires in the Pacific Northwest as seen from orbit

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NASA's SARP Students Launch Ozone Sensors in Gulf Coast Field Campaign

Undergraduates in NASA's Student Airborne Research Program deployed ozonesonde balloons and flew on science aircraft to collect atmospheric data over the Texas Gulf Coast, gaining hands-on experience with field instruments and satellite validation

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July's Buck Moon Captured Worldwide Amid Wildfires and Atmospheric Haze

Astronomers and photographers documented the July Buck Moon on July 29, 2026, as it rose through wildfire smoke and atmospheric haze, producing striking images across multiple continents and urban skylines

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NASA Prepares High-Altitude Observations for August 2026 Solar Eclipse

NASA-funded teams will use a high-altitude jet and scientific balloons to study the Sun's corona and atmospheric changes during the total solar eclipse crossing Greenland, Iceland, and Spain on August 12, 2026

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NASA Prepares Six New Airborne Missions to Study Earth's Extremes

NASA is launching a new series of suborbital missions using aircraft, drones, and remote sensors to investigate wildfires, air quality, glacier retreat, and landslides, aiming to improve scientific understanding of rapid environmental change

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NOAA-21 Satellite Captures Canada Wildfire Smoke Spanning Continents

A NOAA-21 satellite image from July 14, 2026, reveals vast smoke plumes from over 850 wildfires in Canada, with thick haze drifting into the northeastern United States and raising air quality concerns across borders.

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