New Zealand Surrounded by Clouds

New Zealand's North and South Islands are surrounded by various types of clouds including icy high-level cirrus, open cell cumulus with a "bubbly" appearance, and low clouds that have formed along the islands' terrain. Along the coasts, teal and brown colors indicate turbid waters stirred by tides and sediment-laden outflows from rivers. Lighter blue swirls seen to the east of the islands indicate high ocean productivity associated with ocean eddies. This image was taken by the OCI sensor aboard the PACE spacecraft on November 1, 2025.

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