Cirrostratus Clouds

 

 

Appearance:

whitish and usually somewhat fibrous veils

often cover the whole sky

are sometimes so thin that they can hardly be seen

Composition:
ice crystals, dirt and dust
Altitude:
above 20,00 ft
Interesting Fact:
Cirrostratus clouds sometimes produce a halo around the sun.

 

 

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