Article 6M01C Rare 'Glory' Effect Spotted on Chaotic Alien World That Rains Iron

Rare 'Glory' Effect Spotted on Chaotic Alien World That Rains Iron

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WASP-76b is a strange world. Located several hundred light-years away, the Jupiter-like planet is tidally locked to its star, has scorching temperatures, and rains molten iron. Recent observations of the hot gas giant reveal it may even have a rainbow-like optical phenomenon that's only been observed on Earth and...

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