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The reason is simple, water vapour is denser than methane meaning that the methane cloud layer forms above the 'water' clouds. Saturn also mostly has an atmosphere of Ammonia clouds.

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How would you describe the atmosphere on Saturn?

Saturn's atmosphere consists mainly of hydrogen, helium, and trace amounts of methane, ammonia and other gases. This planet has bands of clouds in its atmosphere. However, these cloud layers are arranges in three different layers called cloud decks. Above theses clouds is a haze layer.


Is it possible to see the clouds above the moon?

If by above you mean closer to the zenith, sure. If by above you mean beyond, then no, that's not possible. Very thin clouds might allow the moon's light through and make them appear to be behind it to a casual glance.


What type of atmosphere does Pluto have?

Pluto has a very thin atmosphere composed mostly of nitrogen, with small amounts of methane and carbon monoxide. This atmosphere extends only a short distance above Pluto's surface and is unable to support life as we know it.


Is the ozone layer above or below the clouds?

Yes, the ozone layer is above the clouds. It's up in the lower stratosphere, about 12-19 miles (20-30 km) above Earth. There are very high polar clouds that are higher than this, but most clouds are in the troposphere where the highest clouds (in the polar regions) are about 2 - 5 miles (3 - 8 km) above Earth.


What is Neptune made of?

Neptune is primarily composed of hydrogen, helium, and methane in its atmosphere. Below the atmosphere lies a mantle of water, ammonia, and methane ice, surrounding a core of rock and metal. The extreme pressure and temperatures on Neptune cause these materials to form into different states, such as liquid and ice.

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What planet appears blue-green because of methane in the atmosphere above lower clouds?

Neptune c:


How high are the lowest clouds in the atmosphere?

The lowest clouds in the atmosphere are typically found at a height of about 6,500 to 13,000 feet above the ground.


How would you describe the atmosphere on Saturn?

Saturn's atmosphere consists mainly of hydrogen, helium, and trace amounts of methane, ammonia and other gases. This planet has bands of clouds in its atmosphere. However, these cloud layers are arranges in three different layers called cloud decks. Above theses clouds is a haze layer.


Is it possible to see the clouds above the moon?

If by above you mean closer to the zenith, sure. If by above you mean beyond, then no, that's not possible. Very thin clouds might allow the moon's light through and make them appear to be behind it to a casual glance.


Why is it sunny above the clouds?

It is sunny above the clouds because the sunlight is not obstructed by the clouds. The sunlight reaches the upper atmosphere and is able to pass through the thin layer of clouds, resulting in sunny conditions above the clouds.


What are clouds that are very high in the atmosphere?

Clouds that are very high in the atmosphere are called cirrus clouds. These clouds are composed of ice crystals and usually appear wispy and thin. They form at altitudes above 20,000 feet and are often associated with fair weather.


What type of atmosphere does Pluto have?

Pluto has a very thin atmosphere composed mostly of nitrogen, with small amounts of methane and carbon monoxide. This atmosphere extends only a short distance above Pluto's surface and is unable to support life as we know it.


Is there oxygen above the clouds?

Yes, there is oxygen present above the clouds in the Earth's atmosphere. The oxygen concentration gradually decreases with altitude, but it is still available for breathing.


Why are clouds above earth?

Because the water that evaporates floats up into the atmosphere, and then forms a cloud.


What clouds are higher than cirrus clouds?

there is no other cloud higher than a cirrus cloud


Are Cirro stratus clouds high clouds?

Yes, cirrostratus clouds are high clouds that form above 20,000 feet in the atmosphere. They are thin, wispy clouds that often cover the sky in a thin veil, causing a halo effect around the sun or moon.


Is the ozone layer above or below the clouds?

Yes, the ozone layer is above the clouds. It's up in the lower stratosphere, about 12-19 miles (20-30 km) above Earth. There are very high polar clouds that are higher than this, but most clouds are in the troposphere where the highest clouds (in the polar regions) are about 2 - 5 miles (3 - 8 km) above Earth.