What makes a cloud a solid or a liquid? Clouds are liquid, solid, and gas. Clouds are made up of millions of tiny droplets of water (liquid) all mixed up with particles of dust (solid) and various gases such as carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
A common question we ran across in our research was “Are clouds fluffy or hard in nature?”.
Clouds are neither fluffy nor hard in nature. Cloud is a colloidal form of water in air, it is just like mist or fog.
One, clouds may be more complex than currently represented in models. For example, clouds could have layers that scientists haven’t accounted for in models that complicate the transfer of sunlight in and out of the system.
Can clouds form in space?
The majority of Earth’s clouds develop deep in space. Researchers found surprising evidence in their study about how interstellar cosmic rays collide with water molecules to form overcast skies in our atmosphere. Cloud formation is a common occurrence on Earth, but researchers do not know what drives them.
What is the form of cloud?
One can touch the cloud and feel them on hill stations. Clouds are simply mist more condensed. Clouds are neither fluffy nor hard in nature. Cloud is a colloidal form of water in air, it is just like mist or fog. Clouds do not have a form, it is just suspended in air and moves in the direction of air.
What are the clouds in space made out of?
We know that clouds are made of water vapor, what we don’t know or at least forget is the important role that condensation plays in making clouds visible. For the most part water vapor is invisible.
Does a cloud take up space?
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The dark clouds in space are called absorption nebulas or dark nebulas. An absorption nebula is a cloud of gas and dust which blocks light from the regions of space behind it. As light from space reaches an absorption nebula it is absorbed by it and does not pass through. Absorption nebulas do not create their own light. It is hard to find an absorption nebula unless it is silhouetted against much brighter region of space.
While I was writing we ran into the inquiry “What is a cloud of dust and gas in space called?”.
A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space. Some nebulae (more than one nebula) come from the gas and dust thrown out by the explosion of a dying star, such as a supernova. Other nebulae are regions where new stars are beginning to form. A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space.
Can you see clouds at night?
Every year – from about May through August in the Northern Hemisphere, and from November through February in the Southern Hemisphere – people at high latitudes report seeing noctilucent or night-shining clouds. They are, very simply, clouds that shine at night. And they are beautiful.
A frequent query we ran across in our research was “Why can’t I see clouds at night?”.
Most night-time ambient light won’t be enough to allow you to see high-level clouds. So, basically, as long as there is good moonlight, or some other form of nighttime-ambient light, you should see clouds (if they’re there to begin with) just fine.
This of course begs the inquiry “Why do stars disappear when it’s cloudy at night?”
Well, Some stars should disappear and then reappear as the clouds pass by. It is just a matter of being patient. If you are seeing all of the stars, then there are no night time clouds. It is as simple as that. Just because it is cloudy in the daytime, the same clouds will not be there, but either new clouds or no clouds.
What is the best time of year to see the clouds?
Remember, you have to be at a relatively high latitude on Earth to see them: between about 45 degrees and 60 degrees north or south latitude. For best results, look for these clouds from about May through August in the Northern Hemisphere, and from November through February in the Southern Hemisphere.
Can you see noctilucent clouds at high latitudes?
Bottom line: You can see noctilucent clouds (aka night-shining clouds or NLCs) during summer at high latitudes. They form in the highest reaches of the atmosphere – the mesosphere – as much as 50 miles (80 km) above the surface.
Are these bright white clouds Dirty?
These bright white clouds might be secretly dirty. Credit: PNNL Airborne particles known as “aerosols” strongly impact the way clouds form and change, but accurately capturing this effect in computer climate models has proved to be notoriously difficult.