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The low-altitude stratus clouds that make up the June Gloom cloud layer form over the nearby ocean, and are transported over the coastal areas by the region's prevailing westerly winds. [1] The sheet-like stratus clouds are almost uniformly horizontal, covering large areas but having relatively shallow depth of 500 to 2,000 metres (1,600 to ...
Extremely high cirriform Noctilucent clouds are known to form near the poles at altitudes similar to or higher than the same type of clouds over Earth. [27] High cirriform Thin scattered wispy cloud resembling cirrus through which the planet's surface can be seen. High stratocumuliform Thin scattered wave-cloud resembling cirrocumulus.
Cirrus spissatus or also called Cirrus densus and Cirrus nothus [1] clouds are the highest of the main cloud genera, and may sometimes even occur in the lower stratosphere.The characteristic features of cirrus clouds are fine threads or wisps of ice crystals, generally white, but appearing grey when dense and seen against the light.
Cirrus uncinus is a type of cirrus cloud. The name cirrus uncinus is derived from Latin, meaning "curly hooks". Also known as mares' tails, these clouds are generally sparse in the sky and very thin. [1] The clouds occur at high altitudes, at a temperature of about −50 to −40 °C (−
The aurora borealis put on quite the show over the United States multiple times in 2024, and 2025 promises even more opportunities to witness these celestial light displays.
Interestingly, the coastal town posts its warmest three-month average highs from August through October . San Diego also has warmer average highs from August through October compared to June and July.
High-level clouds usually form above 6,100 m (20,000 ft). [1] [66] [67] Cirrocumulus and cirrostratus are sometimes informally referred to as cirriform clouds because of their frequent association with cirrus. [68] In the intermediate range, from 2,000 to 6,100 m (6,500 to 20,000 ft), [1] [66] are the mid-level clouds, which are given the ...