If you didn't look up this afternoon or this evening you missed out on an atmospheric treat. A gorgeous batch of cirrocumulus clouds spread across the sky resulting in an epic sunset across the state.

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Bizarre, beautiful clouds—known as mother-of-pearl clouds because they resemble the inside of a pearl oyster shell—have ...

Many gorgeous cloud-filled sunrise and sunset photos have come into our newsroom over the last several weeks, and those pretty clouds can actually help you predict upcoming weather at your home. With ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- All clouds are made up of basically the same thing: water droplets or ice crystals that float in the sky. Cloud types are classified by appearance and location in the sky. High clouds ...

Did you see the really pretty clouds over North Texas this afternoon? They looked like waves in the clouds. This cloud type is called Undulus Asperatus. It has just recently been recognized as an ...

Clouds are omnipresent and there are few days when no clouds dot the sky. They impact our weather and often our moods when they block out the sun or bring heavy rain. They are also simply beautiful. A ...

They create beautiful sunrises, but "mountain wave clouds" are also a key weather indicator. This report explains how to identify these unique clouds and why they can be a sign of strong winds and air ...

When astronaut Chris Hadfield was asked last week what his favorite photo taken during the first three weeks of a stint on the International Space Station was, he answered simply. What exactly did ...

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Cumulus clouds get all the press, what with their imagination-energizing shape-shifting powers ("I see a duck!" "I see a bunny!" "I see the opening scene from Winnie the Pooh's new movie!") But there ...