Why do planes leave white trails?

02/27/25 • 7 min

What secrets do those mysterious white trails left by airplanes hold?

Join us as we unravel the science behind contrails, those striking icy patterns in the sky that are more than just visual spectacles.

Discover how the interaction between aircraft exhaust and the frigid air at cruising altitudes creates these fascinating formations, akin to seeing your breath on a cold day.

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What secrets do those mysterious white trails left by airplanes hold?

Join us as we unravel the science behind contrails, those striking icy patterns in the sky that are more than just visual spectacles.

Discover how the interaction between aircraft exhaust and the frigid air at cruising altitudes creates these fascinating formations, akin to seeing your breath on a cold day.

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