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St tr compared with Ns

(Section 2.3.8.6.5)

Stratus translucidus (thin) is distinguished from Nimbostratus by:

  • The disc of the Sun being discernible, at least through its thinnest parts (Nimbostratus masks the Sun or Moon throughout)
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