Asperitas clouds are a distinctive, but relatively rare cloud formation that takes the appearance of rippling waves.

NGC 602, located approximately 200,000 light-years from Earth, showcases active star formation, with dust clouds and ionised gas revealing unique stellar birth conditions. Meanwhile, NGC 2264 ...

The unique waving shape occurs when two different ... which leads to quicker evaporation. This is why this cloud formation can dissipate rapidly, often lasting only for a couple minutes.

From Taieri to NASA: Our unique cloud formation (7 min 20 sec) MetService meteorologist Clare O'Connor told Nights that the Taieri Pet also looked cool from the ground. "From underneath or from ...