New research shows a glimpse of giant holes in the electrically charged layer of the Venusian atmosphere, called the ionosphere.
Underscoring the vast differences between Earth and its neighbor Venus, new research shows a glimpse of giant holes in the electrically charged layer of the Venusian atmosphere, called the ionosphere, shown as the inner two white lines trailing behind the planet in this graphic. The observations point to a more complicated magnetic environment than previously thought – which in turn helps us better understand this neighboring, rocky planet.