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When it is raining and we are in an aircraft, can we see the rain?

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That would depend on the altitude of the plane. If the plane is in the clouds or parallel to some large clouds, passengers would be able to see storms, and there might be precipitation on the windows of the plane. If the plane is far above the clouds, however, passengers wouldn't be able to tell if it is raining below. 

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