Why is there dew on everything in the morning?
From Imagine This by ABC Australia
November 25, 2025 · 15 min
About this episode
Meteorologist Nate Byrne explains the phenomenon of dew and its formation on cool mornings.
The grass is wet, but there’s been no rain, and the skies are clear... What explains the dampness covering everything on a cool morning? It's called dew! Meteorologist and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne joins Nij and the kids to explain what exactly dew is, and where it comes from.
People in this episode
Host: Nij
Guest: Nate Byrne
Topics covered
- dew
- meteorology
- weather
- nature
- science
Keywords
- dew
- morning
- weather
- Nate Byrne
- meteorologist
- science
- nature
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC, ABC Australia
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