Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY

Silang Campus
Biga I, Silang, Cavite

TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Name : Nasayao, Ma. Veronica U. Year and Section : BSES-3

Subject: BSES-40 Date: 11-27-23

PHENOMENA IN Description Occurrence

THE ATMOSPHRE

1. Halley's Halley's Comet, a celestial Those hoping to see Halley's Comet

Comet nomad, appears in our skies again should be patient, as it is
when its elliptical orbit brings predicted to return in 2061.
it close to the sun. As the
comet approaches, solar heat
causes the release of dust
and gas, forming a glowing
coma and tail. Earth's orbit
intersects with this debris,
providing us with a
spectacular view of the
comet's luminous passage.
2. Perseid The Perseid meteor shower is
Meteor a celestial dance caused by The cosmic ballet of the Perseids
Shower Earth's orbit colliding with will grace the night sky once again
Comet Swift-Tuttle's debris next year, around mid-August, as
trail. When comet pieces Earth traverses the comet's orbital
impact with the Earth's path.
atmosphere, the high friction
ignites these cosmic
travelers, resulting in the
mesmerizing streaks of light
we see as shooting stars.
3. Sun pillars Sun pillars are light columns Sun pillars are more likely to occur
that emerge above or below during cold weather when ice
the sun, giving a beautiful crystals are present in the
visual impact. They are atmosphere, and they are often
caused by ice crystals in the seen during sunrise or sunset.
atmosphere reflecting and
scattering sunlight, such as
those found in high-altitude
cirrus clouds. The crystals
disperse sunlight into vertical
beams like tiny prisms.
4. Sun Dogs Sun dogs are bright spots on Sun dogs are more likely to occur in
(Parhelia) either side of the sun created colder climates when ice crystals
by refraction of sunlight are present in the atmosphere.
through ice crystals in the They can be observed during
atmosphere, appearing as specific weather conditions, adding
bright patches or colored dots a captivating element to the daytime
and frequently forming part of sky.
a wider halo around the sun.
5. Diamond Diamond dust is a Diamond dust is more common in
Dust meteorological phenomenon polar climates during winter when
characterized by tiny ice the air is cold enough for ice crystals
crystals floating in the air, to form and remain suspended in
creating a shimmering effect the atmosphere. It occurs when a
reminiscent of the sparkle of number of weather conditions are
diamonds. It often occurs in met during periods of severe cold.
frigid polar regions. In Japan, diamond dust can be
observed in the interior of the
northern island of Hokkaido, and is
particularly likely to occur in the
Tokachi region, Nayoro City, and
Furano City in January and
February. “Hokkaido’s inland areas
have moderate humidity, which
makes the groups of very fine ice
 crystals known as diamond dust
exceptionally beautiful.
6. Fire The fire rainbow, also known Circumhorizontal arcs are
Rainbows as the circumhorizontal arc, is considered rare because they are
an optical phenomenon in dependent on precise atmospheric
which cirrus clouds look conditions and solar positions. It all
rainbow-colored due to light depends on where you reside. The
diffraction by hexagonal ice phenomena is most common in the
crystals. The occurrence has mid-latitudes during the summer
nothing to do with fire, yet months, when the sun is high in the
cirrus clouds sometimes take sky. In the United States, for
on flame-like forms, giving the example, fire rainbows are more
circumhorizontal arc the abundant in the southern states
appearance of a colorful fire in than in the northern states. Fire
the sky. rainbows are less prevalent closer
to the poles because the sun's
height rarely exceeds the required
58 degrees.
7. Northern Auroras, also known as the Auroras are more common near the
and Northern Lights (Aurora magnetic poles and can be seen
Southern Borealis) in the Northern during periods of increased solar
Lights Hemisphere and the Southern activity, especially during solar
(Auroras) Lights (Aurora Australis) in the storms
Southern Hemisphere, are
spectacular light displays
caused by charged particles
from the sun interacting with
the Earth's magnetic field and
atmosphere. When charged
particles contact with
atmospheric gases like
oxygen and nitrogen, they
emit stunning hues that create
dancing curtains of light in the
polar regions.