Launchpad: Night Shining Clouds
Have you ever seen noctilucent or night-shining clouds in the summer sky? Explore the layers of our atmosphere. Find out why NASA is interested in how these glowing clouds are formed and what they tell us about Earth.
Background Information
Grades 9 through 12
- My NASA Data Atmosphere
- NASA Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere
- NASA AIM - Exploring Clouds at the Edge of Space
- NASA Noctilucent Clouds Over London
- NASA Unexpected Teleconnections in Noctilucent Clouds
Activities
Grades 9 through 12
- GLOBE Atmosphere - Clouds
- NASA Problem-Based Learning Modules
- NASA Meteorology Educator Resource Chapter 2: Weather and Climate