"Rare 'Glory' Effect Observed on Chaotic Alien World with Iron Rain"
The European Space Agency's Cheops satellite has detected signs of a rare optical phenomenon, known as the 'glory effect', on the exoplanet WASP-76b, which is located several hundred light-years away. This phenomenon, previously observed only on Earth and Venus, occurs when light passes through spherical and uniform atmospheric particles, creating a rainbow-like halo. The extreme conditions on WASP-76b, including its tidally locked orbit, scorching temperatures, and iron rain, make it an unusual and fascinating world for astronomers to study. Further observations with the Webb Space Telescope and the upcoming Ariel mission are planned to confirm the presence of the glory effect on this chaotic alien world.