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    Overview

    A polar stratospheric cloud (PSC) is a cloud that forms in the winter polar stratosphere at altitudes from 15,000 to 25,000 m (49,000 to 82,000 ft). They are best observed during civil twilight, when the Sun is between 1° and 6° b… See more

    Formation

    The stratosphere is very dry; unlike the troposphere, it rarely allows clouds to form. In the extreme cold of the polar winter, however, stratospheric clouds of different types may form, which are classified according t… See more

    Types

    PSCs are classified into two main types, each of which consists of several subtypes.
    • Type I clouds have a generally stratiform appearance resembling cirrostratus or haze. They are sometimes sub-classified according t… See more

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