Tag Archives: cloud spotting

New cloud comes a step closer

Posted on 16 June, 2015 by

Newly discovered cloud Asperitas (Latin for roughness) has taken another step towards being officially recognized and named in the International Cloud Atlas. The cloud has been named Asperitas because it looks like rough or turbulent seas and has been put … Continue reading →

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Nacreous or ‘mother of pearl’ cloud sightings

Posted on 10 December, 2012 by

Yesterday there was several sightings of an iridescent cloud in Scotland shared with us on Twitter and Facebook. As we did not observe the cloud ourselves and are only seeing the pictures, it’s not possible to be 100% certain, however … Continue reading →

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Cloud spotting infographic and video

Posted on 17 January, 2012 by

Having trouble telling a cumulus from a stratus cloud? In our video James Chubb explains how clouds form and how this can help you can tell one cloud from another. We’ve also put together a guide to identifying all the … Continue reading →

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