📌 Did you know?

👉 Cloud Classification: Clouds are categorized into several types based on their appearance and altitude. The International Cloud Atlas recognizes various cloud forms, including cumulus, stratus, and cirrus clouds. Each type has distinctive characteristics, contributing to the visual diversity of the sky.

👉 Cloud Seeding: Scientists and meteorologists explore cloud seeding as a method to modify weather conditions. By introducing substances like silver iodide into clouds, they aim to stimulate precipitation. While the effectiveness of cloud seeding remains a topic of debate, it is one of the attempts to influence weather patterns.

👉 Cloud Watching Hobby: Cloud watching is a popular pastime where enthusiasts observe and identify cloud formations. The World Meteorological Organization recognizes ten basic cloud types, each further divided into species and varieties. Cloud watchers appreciate the ever-changing shapes and patterns that clouds create in the sky.

👉 Noctilucent Clouds: Noctilucent clouds, or “night-shining” clouds, are a rare atmospheric phenomenon that occurs at high altitudes during the twilight hours. These clouds are illuminated by the sun below the horizon, creating a stunning display of electric blue and silver colors against the darkening sky.

👉 Clouds in Art and Culture: Clouds have inspired artists, poets, and thinkers throughout history. They feature prominently in art, literature, and cultural symbolism. Cloud motifs often represent creativity, imagination, and the ephemeral nature of life. Famous paintings, such as those by the Dutch artist John Constable, showcase the beauty and emotional impact of clouds.