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There is a reason for that. All clouds develop because of the water cycle. Moisture is lifted into the atmosphere after the Sun heats the ground. If you think about it, the Sun is very efficient ...

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While sunsets on Mars are uniquely moody, NASA 's Curiosity rover has captured a stunning image of a martian sunset, featuring light rays that illuminated a bank of clouds as the sun set over the ...