cloud cover

noun

: a mass of clouds
The moon was hidden behind a thick cloud cover.

Examples of cloud cover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The window between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. is the sweet spot for those looking to catch a glimpse at the Northern Lights, with areas free of cloud cover and minimal light pollution most suitable for viewing. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024 Marine plankton drive chemical cycles on which all other life depends and emit gases that increase cloud cover, modifying global climate. Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 9 July 2024 The National Weather Service's St. Louis office said that people who want to see the northern lights should get away from light pollution and cloud cover. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 May 2024 How much the atmosphere destabilizes, and thus becomes conducive to severe storms, depends in part on the amount of cloud cover through the afternoon. Jeff Halverson, Washington Post, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cloud cover 

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“Cloud cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cloud%20cover. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.

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