Alien World Exhibits Extreme Weather

Intense fluctuations detected in the brightness of a nearby brown dwarf could be evidence of a severe storm, and could yield insights into weather systems on exoplanets, a recent study found.
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Astronomers have observed extreme brightness changes on a nearby brown dwarf that may indicate a storm grander than any seen yet on a planet. (Jon Lomberg)
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