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The sky is the atmosphere and space visible above Earth, where clouds, the Moon, and other celestial objects appear. It matters because it contains the air we breathe, protects us from harmful radiation, and plays a central role in weather and climate systems.
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- Etymology
- During daytime
- During twilight
- During the night
- Use in weather forecasting
- Tropical cyclones
- Use in transportation
- Significance in mythology
- See also
- References
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upright=1.25|thumb|The night sky over Slovenia in July upright=1.25|thumb|cirrus cloud|Cirriform clouds and a quarter [[Moon in the blue daytime sky over Germany]]
The sky is an unobstructed view upward from the surface of the Earth. It includes the atmosphere and outer space. It may also be considered a place between the ground and outer space, thus distinct from outer space.