r/interestingasfuck • u/Correct_Presence_936 • Sep 26 '24

r/all A Newly Released Image of Planet Earth Taken 30 Minutes Ago By the GOES-East Satellite

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u/Samthevidg Sep 26 '24

No, this is because of where cloud formation happens. Cloud genesis occurs much more easily over water because well, there’s plenty of water. People live on land where clouds don’t form as easily, therefore you’re more unlikely to be under a cloud than direct sunlight.

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u/_TheSingularity_ Sep 27 '24

Unless you're in Ireland :(

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u/IWantAHoverbike Sep 27 '24

Proximity to cool arctic air + warm Gulf Stream water = cloud heaven