By Jove! Methane's effects on sunlight vary by region
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 21:00
in Astronomy & Space
Solar energy absorption by methane is 10 times stronger over desert regions such as the Sahara Desert and Arabian Peninsula than elsewhere on Earth, and nearly three times more powerful in the presence of clouds. Researchers came to this conclusion after evaluating observations of Jupiter and Saturn's moon Titan.