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22-degree halo spotted by John's sister-in-law, Patricia Heath, over the Basílica Catedral de Lima, Peru
A vivid corona spotted over the National Cathedral, Washington D.C., US
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Sun Dogs (Parhelia) spotted over Portage, Wisconsin, US
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Parhelic Circle amidst the optical phenomena spotted over New York City, New York, US
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A wide range of contrails and dispersement as a result of varying atmospheric conditions, such as humidity, temperature, wind shear, and atmospheric and aircraft-induced turbulence. The clouds that are formed are done so via homogenitus and are dispersed wider in conditions of high humidity and high wind shear. This expansive display was captured by Ted Burrows over Lexington, Virginia, US.
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Lunar corona spotted over North Dundas Township, Ontario, Canada
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Iridescence spotted over Podłęże, Poland
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A lunar halo spotted over Poelkapelle, Belgium
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22-degree halo spotted over Sacramento, California, US
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Circumzenithal Arc spotted over Amenia, New York, US
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Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus, also known as 'pile d'assiettes', spotted over Mount Shasta, California, US
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22-degree halo spotted over Twisp, Washington, US
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22-degree halo spotted near Birling Gap, Seven Sisters, East Sussex, England
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Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) along with Jupiter rising to the right of the mesa, near Bluff, Utah, US
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Looking towards the east at sunset, these anti-crepuscular rays were spotted over Dallas, Texas, US
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A plethora of contrails spotted by Sabine at home, while her friend, Gerrit, captured this view from a nearby location, along the banks of the Lower Rhine in Arnhem, The Netherlands
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