The next time you step on a black parking lot in July versus a white sidewalk, feel the difference. That is albedo. And it might be the most important number on Earth you’ve never thought about.
There are several types of albedo, each with distinct characteristics: Albedo
has one of the highest albedos in the solar system (~0.99), because its surface is constantly sprayed with fresh, pristine ice crystals from cryovolcanoes. The next time you step on a black