Analysis: Colorado Springs UAP Incident, 2022

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/feet (about 2,000 to 7,000 meters) and can create a dense, uniform
/layer across the sky or thin and wispy. While they often appear
/opaque, altostratus clouds can permit some sunlight to pass
/through, resulting in a luminous effect. Typically, the presence of
/altostratus clouds suggests that precipitation is imminent, as they
/may bring light rain or snow.
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 Analyst Note: Backscattering is the phenomenon where sunlight
/reflects off the snow-covered ground and reflects upwards,
/scattering through the atmosphere and illuminate low-level clouds.
/This is especially noticeable when the sun is low over the horizon.
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 No aircraft or balloons were noted active in or around
/Cheyenne Mountain during the time the witnesses saw the airborne
/object.
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