Save the date for Weather Band Jamposium 2025! This free webinar  series offers engaging discussions, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of weather. Senior Staff Meteorologist Ryan Knapp will be presenting alongside moderator and MWOBS trustee Lourdes Avilés on Friday 2/28—Learn more about their presentation on Atmospheric Optics below, and learn more/register here.

Light in Air: Understanding and Appreciating Atmospheric Optics
Atmospheric optics–how light from the sun, moon, and other sources interacts with our atmosphere–is the source of some of nature’s most fascinating sights, from sunset reds to icy halos and colorful rainbows. This session focuses on the science and cultural significance of atmospheric optical effects, as well as how to observe them and capture them in photographs. In other words, understanding and appreciating what we can see in the sky.