by Wessel Wessels | Nov 15, 2020 | General
On rare occasions, while looking at the horizon during sunset or sunrise, one will observe what seems like “multiple suns.” We take a closer look at this meteorological phenomenon known as a sundog.A sundog or parhelion is defined as a bright optical...
by Wessel Wessels | Nov 9, 2020 | General
Meteorologists and weather enthusiasts are well aware of the critical role humidity plays in the creation of different meteorological events. But what is humidity, how does it form & what are its characteristics?Humidity is defined as the amount of water vapor or...
by Wessel Wessels | Nov 7, 2020 | General
Occasionally, while looking up at the sky, one may notice a hazy rainbow-coloured ring around the sun. This phenomenon is better known as a solar or 22-degree halo, but what is this occurrence?Solar or 22-degree halos are defined as hazy rainbow-colored rings...
by Wessel Wessels | Nov 1, 2020 | General
Most of us have never observed the Northern Lights in person, but many readers will most definitely have seen images or heard of this meteorological phenomenon. But what exactly is the Aurora Borealis?The Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is defined...
by Wessel Wessels | Oct 25, 2020 | General
It may be one of the outermost layers of the Earth’s atmosphere, but the importance of the thermosphere cannot be underestimated. We take a closer look at this atmospheric layer and its characteristics.The thermosphere is the fourth of Earth’s five...
