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Cirrostratus clouds are one of the three main types of high-level clouds, along with cirrus clouds and cirro-cumulus clouds. They are thin and often cover much of the sky, creating a milky white veil through which the sun and moon may be seen, but with their outlines barely visible.

Cirrostratus clouds are composed of ice crystals, and usually form at an altitude of between 16,000 and 40,000 feet (4,000 and 12,000 meters). They are typically associated with warm fronts, and their approach often indicates an impending storm or rain.

One of the most interesting things about cirrostratus clouds is that they can produce a variety of optical effects. Among these are halos around the sun or moon, a corona, and in rare cases, even a ‘fire rainbow’, a brightly colored band of light often mistaken for a rainbow.

Cirrostratus clouds form when moist air at a high altitude begins to cool and expand. This causes the water in the air to freeze into ice crystals, which then join together to form thin, wispy clouds. These clouds often spread out across the sky and are quite thin, allowing you to see both the sun and the moon through them.

These clouds are an important indicator of weather patterns, as they often indicate that a storm may be on the way. While they may not be as dramatic as cumulus clouds or as beautiful as cirrus clouds, cirrostratus clouds are still a fascinating and important part of the earth’s atmosphere.

Next time you look up and see a pale, milky sky, take a moment to appreciate the delicate beauty of cirrostratus clouds, and the incredible forces that bring them into being.