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An aircraft condensation trail with the 'zipper' appearance that can sometimes be produced by the effect of turbulence around the aircraft wings.
Supercilium in the foreground, accompanied by Fluctus (Kelvin-Helmholtz) near the horizon and Altocumulus lenticularis in between, spotted over the mountains during sunset over Wyoming, US
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Cirrus uncinus with a semblance of a face within its midst, spotted over San Luis Obispo, California, US
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Remnants of what appears to be a contrail, shaped by the upper level winds over the foothills of the Sandia Mountains, Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
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A developing storm over Bangkok, Thailand
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Iridescence spotted over Broomfield, Colorado, US
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Undulatus spotted over Brunswick, Maine, US
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A unique example of Altocumulus lenticularis duplicatus, also known as 'pile d'assiettes', spotted over Sheffield, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand
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Vivid colours of a corona spotted over Brighton, Colorado, US
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Altostratus spotted at sunrise on Michael's birthday, over Madison, Wisconsin, US
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Stratocumulus spotted over Sun City, Georgetown, Texas, US
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An exquisite sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, resembling a painting, spotted near Boca Raton, Florida, US
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A mesmerizing winter sky over North Dundas Township, Ontario, Canada
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An expansive display of virga spotted over Antwerp, Belgium
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Iridescence spotted over Palm Springs, California, US
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A view from in between cloud layers, near New Taipei City, Taiwan
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