May 14 - Clouds Like Ocean Waves

May 14 Clouds Like Ocean Waves by:

Clouds that look like ocean waves They're called Kelvin-Helmholtz clouds, aka billow clouds or shear-gravity clouds, and they look like breaking ocean waves. See photos. How do hurricanes get their names? The World Meteorological Organization manages the formal system by which hurricanes receive their names. Find hurricane names for 2019 here. Simulating stars' sounds to reveal their secrets "A cello sounds like a cello because of its size and shape,” said astronomer Jacqueline Goldstein. “The vibrations of stars also depend on their size and structure." Read more.

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Tonight … Look for bright Vega Vega is the 5th brightest star in our sky and easy to spot at this time of year. This photo was taken May 10 by Dr Ski in the Philippines. It shows Vega's beautiful blue color. Read more.

Rainbow spokes over Pennsylvania View at EarthSky Community Photos. | When dense rain showers are falling into a rainbow, you might see one or more dark spokes centered on the point exactly opposite the sun. These are called rainbow spokes, or rainbow wheels. Here's why. Karl Diefenderfer in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, captured these on May 10. Thank you, Karl!  Submit your photo to EarthSky here! Did a friend forward EarthSkyNews to you? Click here to get your own subscription!

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