"Exoplanet's Iron Rain Creates Spectacular Rainbow Effect in Alien Skies"

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"Exoplanet's Iron Rain Creates Spectacular Rainbow Effect in Alien Skies"
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Astronomers have detected a rainbow-like "glory" effect in the atmosphere of the ultra-hot Jupiter exoplanet WASP-76b, located 637 light-years away. This phenomenon, observed by the European Space Agency's CHEOPS mission, suggests the presence of stable, spherical clouds and could provide insights into the extreme exoplanet's turbulent environment. The discovery highlights the potential for investigating similar light phenomena on distant worlds and its significance in the search for life beyond our solar system.

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