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Soaring beneath altocumulus perlucidus over San Diego, California, US
Iridescence over Shiraz, Iran
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Altocumulus perlucidus with a view of the moon, as seen from the city streets, to which Jian-Syuan described as "the overall composition blends the solidity of urban architecture with the fluidity of natural elements, making the night both serene and dynamic, with a unique visual appeal." This scene was observed over Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Fallstreak Hole (Cavum) spotted over Woodinville, Washington, US
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An exquisite sky seen from the frozen tundra of northern Alberta, where Andrea says the big sky in this remote part of the country offers a welcome reminder to look for beauty in the everyday, as seen here near Fort MacMurray, Alberta, Canada
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted over East Anton, Andover, Hampshire, England
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An expansive display of altocumulus over Esfahan, Iran
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Altocumulus and a rising moon over Renton, Washington, US
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An expansive display of altocumulus in advance of a winter storm, spotted near Walburg, Texas, US
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted over Pocheon, Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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Altocumulus perlucidus over Ningbo, China
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Lunar iridescence over Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, England
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Altocumulus over New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Fallstreak Hole (Cavum) over Catforth, Preston, England
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Altocumulus perlucidus spotted over Andover, England
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Sunset over El Dorado Hills, California, US
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