Tutorial
Cirrostratus Clouds
These high clouds have a more continuous appearance that the other high altitude
clouds. They are composed almost entirely of ice crystals, and often blanket
large areas of the sky. They are typically so thin that you can easily see the
sun or even the moon through them. Their base altitudes typically range from
about 16,500 to 45,000 feet. Other high clouds include cirrus
and cirrocumulus.
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