Clouds can reflect some light back to space depending on the water content in the clouds. The water causes a prism which reflects light back into space.
Many people think that clouds consist of water vapor, but they are actually water droplets. Smooth, light-colored surfaces reflect light best, and because of the abundance of surfaces in a cumulus cloud (raincloud), there are many chances for the light to reflect back or be absorbed and re-radiated.
White or light coloured surfaces, of which a cloud is an example, reflects sunlight, while dark surfaces absorb sunlight and heats up.
reflect sunlight
The pattern of precipitation and low altitude clouds, which are thick and reflect more sunlight
This creates minute water droplets which reflect light which, when seen in mass, causes clouds.
Clouds can reflect some light back to space depending on the water content in the clouds. The water causes a prism which reflects light back into space.
Many people think that clouds consist of water vapor, but they are actually water droplets. Smooth, light-colored surfaces reflect light best, and because of the abundance of surfaces in a cumulus cloud (raincloud), there are many chances for the light to reflect back or be absorbed and re-radiated.
White or light coloured surfaces, of which a cloud is an example, reflects sunlight, while dark surfaces absorb sunlight and heats up.
Particles in the clouds reflect light in all directions
reflect sunlight
reflect sunlight
The white top of clouds will reflect much of the sun's ray back into space.
The white top of clouds will reflect much of the sun's ray back into space.
The pattern of precipitation and low altitude clouds, which are thick and reflect more sunlight
Ironically, some of the most beautiful sunsets are caused by air pollution. Beautiful sunsets also result from the atmosphere refracting the sunlight into different colors which illuminate the clouds and reflect off the sea.
This creates minute water droplets which reflect light which, when seen in mass, causes clouds.
They reflect sunlight back into space rather than reaching the ground and heating it up.