Above the clouds | What do clouds look like from space?

Flying through the clouds is a beautiful moment on our space flight launches. If you’ve ever wondered what clouds look like from above, this video breaks down the five different classifications of cloud showing what how they look from the edge of space as well as sharing some rare cloud formations and interesting weather phenomena we’ve seen on our flights.

00:12 Cumulus clouds
00:19 Cirrus and Stratus clouds
00:24 Stratocumulus clouds
00:33 Cumulonimbus clouds
00:45 fallstreak hole
01:00 glory

Cloudwatching is an ancient pastime with some surprisingly useful benefits. Understanding the different types of cloud can help you learn to read and predict the weather, so you’re less likely to get caught in an unexpected rainshower. Scientific research even shows that looking at natural scenes and skyscapes has benefits for your eyesight, as focusing on distant objects lit by the sun is relaxing for your eyes if you’re more used to looking at a screen.

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