Stunning ‘sun dogs’ could sparkle in alien skies, James Webb Space Telescope suggests High-speed winds on exoplanet WASP-17b may align quartz crystals in its atmosphere and create dazzling light effects like "sun dogs." Astrobitica August 1, 2025 (Last updated: August 1, 2025) 1 minute read High-speed winds on exoplanet WASP-17b may align quartz crystals in its atmosphere and create dazzling light effects like “sun dogs.” About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: SpaceX fires up Starship spacecraft ahead of 10th test flight (video, photos)Next: Superconductivity’s halo: Theoretical physicist helps map rare high-field phase