Planets That Rain Diamonds: Science Behind It
When we think of diamonds, we imagine jewelry shops or hidden treasures deep beneath the Earth. But did you know that in space, diamonds can actually fall from the sky like rain?
Neptune: Diamond Rain
On Neptune, methane gas under extreme pressure turns into carbon crystals that fall as diamond rain. (Image Source: Pinterest)
Uranus: Storms of Gems
Uranus, the tilted ice giant, also creates endless storms where diamonds form and shower into its depths. (Image Source: Pinterest)
Almahata Sitta Meteorite
This meteorite, which landed in Sudan in 2008, contained microscopic diamonds formed in space billions of years ago. (Image Source: Pinterest)
Ryugu and Bennu
Some asteroids like Ryugu and Bennu are rich in carbon possible sources of diamond-like crystals. (Image Source: Pinterest)
55 Cancri e: A Diamond Planet
Astronomers believe this exoplanet, twice the size of Earth, could be made largely of carbon, sparkling with diamonds. (Image Source: Pinterest)
