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Green Glow of 'Mesospheric Ghosts' Decoded
Red sprites in the atmosphere can be accompanied by green glow known as mesospheric ghosts, shedding light on the mesosphere, a difficult-to-study layer of Earth's atmosphere.
Sprites provide a window for scientists to study the mesosphere, as they are easier to observe and study compared to the accompanying green ghosts. [ more ]