Have you ever looked up at the sky and been struck speechless by a cloud so strange it seemed like a message from another ...

The prefix “alto” (meaning “high”) helps distinguish mid-level clouds from their lower-level counterparts (such as altostratus vs stratus). NWS cloud chart. Click to expand to full-size.

'Space cloud' season is upon us. With a little luck, Brits might be able to spot spectacular noctilucent clouds in the evening sky. The rare night sky phenomenon is seasonal and becomes visible in ...

Weather officials say different types of clouds can tell you what kind of weather to expect. Here's a look at the different types.

Altostratus: Gray or blue-gray clouds that often blanket the sky and obscure the sun, giving the sky a dull appearance. Altocumulus: Puffy, rounded clouds that may appear in groups or waves.

Curious about clouds? Well, you’re in the right place. We’re going to break down the basic types of clouds including cirrus, cumulus, stratus and cumulonimbus. Some you will see on a blue sky ...

How are clouds’ shapes made? A scientist explains the different cloud types and how they help forecast the weather. Just4Kids.

Clouds form because of moisture in the air. Once you understand how they develop their shapes, you can learn to forecast the weather.

Puffy to wispy, barely there or dark and menacing, clouds come in many shapes and sizes. Each tells a story about what’s going on in the atmosphere.

Just a solid grey, flat cloud hovering in the sky. These are referred to as stratus clouds. Stratus clouds come from the Latin word “stratus” which means layer.