A planet where it rains sapphires and rubies? Nope, not the latest sci-fi novel — it’s a part of our own reality…
Welcome to Tylos, a world that orbits its sun so closely that its temperature causes insane climatological effects, including — yeah — precious gems dropping from the sky. Given that the temps routinely hit three thousand degrees Fahrenheit, it’s not like you’d want to go gem-catching, though.
Here’s more: Planet’s Record-Smashing Iron Wind Hides a Climate Unlike Anything We’ve Seen
Thanks to Ada Palmer on Bluesky for the link!
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