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Cumulus congestus spotted over Taiwan
Sun Dog (Parhelion) spotted over Kabah, Yucatán, Mexico
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The evening sky over São Paulo City, Brazil
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The love of cloudspotting being passed on to future generations, as seen here with Ernesto's granddaughter, while in flight near Sonora, Mexico
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A mix of clouds spotted in the morning over Krzeszowice, Poland
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A view from above, with Stratus fractus in the foreground and Cumulus congestus in the distance, spotted over Japan
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Reflections of an elongated Altocumulus lenticularis spotted over Antelope Valley, California, US
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Cumulus congestus developing on the horizon on a hot day at Mooloolaba Beach, Queensland, Australia
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Cumulus spotted over the Mayan ruins at Aké, Yucatan, Mexico
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An isolated shower spotted over the Strzelecki Desert, South Australia on a Qantas flight from Brisbane to Perth, Australia
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Undulatus spotted over Xinzhuang, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Crepuscular rays spotted over Mengelrode, Germany
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Cumulus congestus spotted over West Esfahan, Iran
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Cumulus fractus spotted over Northern Iran
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Corona spotted over Sacramento, California, US
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Sunset over Mojacar, Spain
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