We all share the same sky,

but how well do we really understand it?

Today is World Meteorological Day!

This year's theme is "Observing Today,

Protecting Tomorrow".

At SYSU,

our pursuit of meteorological science

goes far beyond textbook theories—

it stretches from the depths of the ocean

to the edge of the stratosphere.

Here is how SYSUers are reading the

winds and clouds to

safeguard our blue planet.

1. Every SYSUer is an Observer

You don't need a lab coat

to be a meteorologist at SYSU!

Nature leaves clues everywhere,

and our students are always watching:

Nature's Barometers: 

From the low flight of dragonflies 

to the closing scales of fallen pinecones, 

the campus flora and fauna quietly

reveal the secrets of humidity and incoming rain.

Lens on the Sky:

Our students frequently

capture the brilliant 

atmospheric optics of a post-rain rainbow, 

the subtle shifts in cloud coverage , 

and breathtaking sunsets that 

map out changes in visibility.

2. The Art of the Atmosphere

Science is beautifully complex. 

Swipe through our gallery to see stunning atmospheric photography 

captured by Associate Professor Gao Si 

from our School of Atmospheric Sciences.

From the gathering of a single cloud

to the trajectory of a storm,

the rules of our universe

are hidden in the weather.

Take a moment to look up today.

Every upward glance is an observation,

and every observation is a dialogue with nature.

Photographer: Gao Si, Huang Haowei, Huang Runxuan, Huang Xinhong, Shen Qinghua, Wen Luyao, Wu Junhao, Wang Shufei