https://www.pitara.com/tags/atmospheric-phenomena/Recent content in Atmospheric Phenomena on Pitara Kids NetworkHugoen-usSat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:31 +0530https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/what-is-the-trail-behind-a-jet/Mon, 01 Aug 2005 04:45:07 +0000https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/what-is-the-trail-behind-a-jet/<p>When we were small, we used to look up to the sky and often see a white trail left by a jet aircraft. Rocket! Rocket! We used to yell, jump up with joy, clap our hands and strain our eyes as the &lsquo;rocket&rsquo; disappeared into the horizon.</p> <p>Soon, the white streak would change into a broken, twisted cloud path. And we were told that it was the fairies&rsquo; trail.</p> <figure class="image-medium has-caption"> <a href="https://www.pitara.com/media/what-is-the-trail-behind-a-jet.jpg" aria-label="Link to larger image"> <img src="https://www.pitara.com/media/what-is-the-trail-behind-a-jet_hu_7982e7b8d2d3031d.jpg" srcset="https://www.pitara.com/media/what-is-the-trail-behind-a-jet_hu_23fd79a0563d2518.jpg 320w, https://www.pitara.com/media/what-is-the-trail-behind-a-jet_hu_7982e7b8d2d3031d.jpg 900w" sizes="(min-width: 900px) 900px, 320px" alt="What is the Trail behind a Jet?" height="599" width="900" loading="lazy"> </a> <figcaption>What is the Trail behind a Jet?</figcaption> </figure> <p><strong>What causes this white streak?</strong></p>