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| ==Etymology== | | ==Etymology== |
− | [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], cloud, sky, from Old Norse skȳ cloud; akin to [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] scēo cloud | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], cloud, sky, from Old Norse skȳ cloud; akin to [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._600-1100.09THE_OLD_ENGLISH.2C_OR_ANGLO-SAXON_PERIOD Old English] scēo cloud |
− | *Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Century 13th century] | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Century 13th century] |
| ==Definitions== | | ==Definitions== |
| *1 : the upper [[atmosphere]] or expanse of [[space]] that [[constitutes]] an apparent great vault or arch over the [[earth]] | | *1 : the upper [[atmosphere]] or expanse of [[space]] that [[constitutes]] an apparent great vault or arch over the [[earth]] |
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| :b : [[climate]] <temperate English skies — G. G. Coulton> | | :b : [[climate]] <temperate English skies — G. G. Coulton> |
| ==Description== | | ==Description== |
− | The '''sky''' is the part of the [[atmosphere]] or of outer [[space]] visible from the [[surface]] of any astronomical object. It is [[difficult]] to define precisely for several reasons. During daylight, the sky of [[Earth]] has the [[appearance]] of a deep [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue blue] surface because of the air's scattering of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunlight sunlight]. The sky is sometimes defined as the denser [[gaseous]] zone of a [[planet]]'s atmosphere. At [[night]] the sky has the [[appearance]] of a black surface or region scattered with [[stars]]. | + | The '''sky''' is the part of the [[atmosphere]] or of outer [[space]] visible from the [[surface]] of any astronomical object. It is [[difficult]] to define precisely for several reasons. During daylight, the sky of [[Earth]] has the [[appearance]] of a deep [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue blue] surface because of the air's scattering of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunlight sunlight]. The sky is sometimes defined as the denser [[gaseous]] zone of a [[planet]]'s atmosphere. At [[night]] the sky has the [[appearance]] of a black surface or region scattered with [[stars]]. |
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| During the day the [[Sun]] can be seen in the sky, unless obscured by clouds. In the night sky (and to some extent during the day) the [[moon]], [[planets]] and [[stars]] are visible in the sky. Some of the [[natural]] [[phenomena]] seen in the sky are clouds, rainbows, and [[aurora]]e. Lightning and precipitation can also be seen in the sky during storms. On Earth, birds, insects, aircraft, and kites are often considered to fly in the sky. As a result of [[human]] [[activities]], smog during the day and light [[radiance]] during the night are often seen above large [[cities]] (see also light pollution). | | During the day the [[Sun]] can be seen in the sky, unless obscured by clouds. In the night sky (and to some extent during the day) the [[moon]], [[planets]] and [[stars]] are visible in the sky. Some of the [[natural]] [[phenomena]] seen in the sky are clouds, rainbows, and [[aurora]]e. Lightning and precipitation can also be seen in the sky during storms. On Earth, birds, insects, aircraft, and kites are often considered to fly in the sky. As a result of [[human]] [[activities]], smog during the day and light [[radiance]] during the night are often seen above large [[cities]] (see also light pollution). |
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− | In the field of [[astronomy]], the sky is also called the [[celestial]] [[sphere]]. This is an imaginary dome where the [[sun]], [[stars]], [[planets]], and the [[moon]] are seen to be traveling. The celestial sphere is divided into regions called [[constellations]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky] | + | In the field of [[astronomy]], the sky is also called the [[celestial]] [[sphere]]. This is an imaginary dome where the [[sun]], [[stars]], [[planets]], and the [[moon]] are seen to be traveling. The celestial sphere is divided into regions called [[constellations]].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky] |
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| + | *'''''[[Clouds]]''''' |
| + | ==Quote== |
| + | For only when you [[experience]] the [[stillness]] are you in complete [[knowledge]] of His [[presence]] and only as you carry your [[understanding]] of [[grace]] with you into your arena are you capable of maintaining that [[quality]] which allows you to prevail with men in such a way as to [[maintain]] your own sense of [[balance]] and [[solidarity]] -- that is to say: your head in the [[clouds]] and your feet on the [[ground]] -- and this condition is [[evidence]] of a well-unified [[personality]] operating in the fullest [[capacity]] known to him at that time. - Tomas |
| [[Category: Earth Science]] | | [[Category: Earth Science]] |
| [[Category: Astronomy]] | | [[Category: Astronomy]] |