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A fragmented corona over Sumirago, Varese, Italy.
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Noctilucent over Zahran, Jordan
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Kelvin-Helmholtz over Wingates, United Kingdom
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From above and next to the clouds, a unique view of storms developing over Miami, Florida, US
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A vivid corona is spotted when the sun shines through a thin cloud and a bluish-white disc of light with a ruddy outer edge is on display, often surrounded by rings of iridescent colours. This classic example was seen by Cassie Eismann near Fort Scott, Kansas, US.
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Stratocumulus over Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
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Supercilium, an unofficial classification for a short-lived cloud feature, which appear in turbulent airflow over, and to the immediate lee of, steep mountain peaks during periods of strong mountain summit level winds. This classic example was spotted near Busquistar, Andalusia, Spain.
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Virga over Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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A sailboat providing an exquisite view towards an opening in the clouds, spotted along Baie Longue, Les Terrres Basses, Saint Martin
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Crepuscular rays over St. Ives Bay, near Godrevy, Cornwall, England
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A hang glider enjoying the view at sunset, with accompanying virga, near San Luis Obispo, California, US
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Cumulonimbus with signs of a potentially developing murus, also known as a wall cloud, spotted over Curtin, Canberra, Australia
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Reflections of cumulus near the coastline of Florida, US
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Sunset as viewed from a parking lot near Marinoa City, Fukuoka, Japan
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A view from above the clouds, wherein Kathy shared that she thought of the song "Spirit In The Sky" upon seeing these cirrus clouds on a flight between Charlotte, North Carolina and Tallahassee, Florida, US.
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Altocumulus over Centurion Hills, United States
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Thanks Rebecca!
It’s the magic of drops and ice crystals in the right place at the right time … always aware that looking directly at the Sun is dangerous, I always say it when I talk about people to heaven ..
Paolo
Really interesting picture of mid-level altocumulus clouds from a very different, artistic perspective! Looks like you are looking through a prism telescope than can show up the many different amazing rainbow colours white light is made up of as the sun shines on the lens at the end. Be careful looking directly at the sun! From Rebecca Hill, Canberra, Australia