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Sunset over a pagoda in Myanmar next to the morning mist over Scotney Castle
In the Spotlight Weather
Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: From dusk to dawn
31 May 2023

If you are wondering what time of day is best to take weather photographs you can’t go far wrong with the hour or so after sunrise, or the hour before sunset. Known as the golden hour, this magical light makes for some beautiful photographs. 

Sunset over St Ouen’s Bay, Jersey
Climate In the Spotlight Weather
Forecasting in the Channel Islands
31 May 2023

From fog to sunshine and occasional storms, the weather may be changeable but the scenery is always beautiful. Find out what island life is really like for forecasters at Jersey Met.

Cloud types
In the Spotlight Weather
MetMatters guide to cloud spotting
28 November 2022

Cloud spotter? Then you’re in the right place. In fact, the man who gave clouds their fancy Latin names was one of the original members of the Royal Meteorological Society. Luke Howard, pharmacist and amateur meteorologist was born 250 years ago, on 28 November 1772. MetMatters takes a look at his ten basic cloud types.

Red deer stag in atmospheric foggy Autumn landscape
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Foggy tales
16 October 2022

Why is it that fog often forms in autumn and winter, and is there an easy way to predict when it will clear? Kirsty McCabe takes a closer look through the gloom.

The Pelican of London sailing in the Gulf of Papagayo, July 2022
In the Spotlight Weather
Marine meteorologists set sail
12 October 2022

Jeremy DeMoss and Anthony Merendino had the great opportunity to board the tall ship Pelican of London and embark on voyages as Scientists in Residence during 2022. Both learned about life at sea, contributed to the daily duties onboard, educated the crew and students onboard in meteorological topics, participated and led weather observations, and discovered many of the intricacies of sailing on a tall ship!

Morning Fog
In the Spotlight Weather
Weather Photographer of the Year 2022: Behind last year's winning images - mist and fog
12 May 2022

Mist and fog have been the subject of previous winners of the Weather Photographer of the Year competition, but can you tell which is which?

Frost on a rose
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A touch of frost
09 February 2022

Frost and ice are often a staple of winter mornings, but do you know your rime from your glaze? Kirsty McCabe channels her inner Elsa to bring you a guide to all things frozen.

Weather icons linked to feelings, from awful to excellent
Weather
Under a cloud or walking on sunshine?
13 January 2022

Weather has a big impact on how you feel. Sunny days can lift your spirit, brisk winds can blow away those cobwebs (or send children hyper), and there’s nothing like that smell of long-awaited rain after a heat wave. But what causes a depressing run of grey and gloomy skies? And when the sky does reappear, why is it blue?

Pumpkin in autumn leaves
In the Spotlight Weather
Spooky weather
22 October 2021

Halloween can be a scary time of year when it comes to the weather. From ghost-grey fogs to howling gales, just about anything is possible.  Here’s a quick round up of some of the best spooky weather phenomena.

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