These clouds will only be visible if their temperatures differ from the surrounding ground. Another radiation band sensed is the visible band. This is close to what you would see with the naked eye if you were a space traveler. When we see white here, it is usually reflected solar radiation from the reflecting surface back to the satellite. The more water droplets, the thicker the cloud, the more light is reflected and the brighter the appearance.
Visible imagery is available only during the daylight hours.
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