The atmosphere is a protective layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. ... Mesosphere: The mesosphere is the coldest layer, dropping to as low as -184 degrees Fahrenheit.

Science of Weather: Layers in the atmosphere 01:55. There are five major layers in the Atmosphere. Each one of the layers has unique details. Starting from the earth's surface and working our way ...

Temperatures decrease with height, making this the coldest layer of the atmosphere. This is where most meteors burn up, leading to "shooting stars." Thermosphere : Ranges from about 53-373 miles.

The Earth has a fascinating atmosphere that contains several unique layers. The Troposphere is the layer that we live in, it starts at the surface but the height often varies to about 9-12 miles up.

The towering plume sent into the upper layers of the atmosphere contained enough water to fill 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools, according to previous detections from a NASA satellite.