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Watching clouds -

Cloud gazing is a fun, relaxing pastime for some. 

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Watching clouds -

It can be a great way to zone out, unwind, still your mind, and do nothing. 

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Benefits -

Besides being fun, cloud watching offers plenty of health benefits.

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It can help improve and boost your mood.

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Cloud gazing can bring you some peace of mind.

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It's the perfect activity to distract you from a screen-dominated world.

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Figuring out what clouds look like is a fine way to use your imagination and exercise your creativity...

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...and can definitely offer you a new perspective on things.

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Meditation -

If you're into meditation, cloud gazing can be a fantastic way to get zen.

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Meditation -

Free yourself from all your thoughts and worries...

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...and let your subconscious mind take over.

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Clouds -

Who needs a weather forecast when you've got clouds?

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Cloud gazing -

While it's fun to search for odd shapes and even animals in the skies...

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Weather -

...did you know clouds can actually reveal significant details about the weather?

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Helpful guide -

So next time you need help deciding how to dress for the day, just look up!

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Dark clouds -

For example, most people know that grayish, dark clouds can indicate rain.

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Weather -

Besides this, there are plenty of other clouds that can tell you a bunch about the weather.

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Cirrocumulus clouds -

Cirrocumulus clouds have small, round puffs arranged in long rows across the sky.

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Cirrocumulus clouds -

These clouds, which are typically seen during winter, usually indicate cold temperatures.

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Cumulonimbus clouds -

Cumulonimbus clouds are heavy and broad in shape.

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Cumulonimbus clouds -

These clouds could be a sign of heavy rain, snow, hail, lightning, and potentially even tornadoes.

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Cumulus clouds -

These clouds look like cotton balls.

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Cumulus clouds -

Cumulus clouds could be a warning for stormy weather on the way.

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Cirrus clouds -

These streamer-like clouds are found high in the sky. They are made up of ice crystals.

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Cirrus clouds -

Cirrus clouds are usually a sign of fair weather.

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Stratocumulus clouds -

These clouds are low, bumpy-looking, and grayish.

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Stratocumulus clouds -

They tend to produce light rain.

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Stratus clouds -

And low gray clouds that cover the entire sky...

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...could be a sign of light rain.

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