Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 23, 2012

Mammatus Clouds Over Saskatchewan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 23, 2012 is “Mammatus Clouds Over Saskatchewan,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & Licence: Craig Lindsay, Wikipedia. The original explanation runs about 103 words.

From the explanation

“Normal cloud bottoms are flat . This is because moist warm air that rises and cools will condense into water droplets at a specific temperature, which usually corresponds to a very specific height.”

— APOD editors, October 23, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 23, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Licence: Craig Lindsay, Wikipedia
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 103 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 23, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-october-23-mammatus-clouds-over-saskatchewan

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