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January 18, 2026
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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January 4, 2026
Altocumulus undulatus spotted by Ted Burrows over Lexington, Virginia, US
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December 22, 2025
A dynamic and vivid sunset captured by Ted Burrowes near Lexington, Virginia, US
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December 19, 2025
Lacunosus, a relatively rare and short-lived cloud formation, takes on the look of a honeycomb pattern of round holes with frayed edges. It is formed when a layer of rising warm air and a layer of cold air come into contact with one another, causing downdrafts that push through the cloud. This classic example was spotted by Alexia's friend, Bob Hunter, near Lexington, Virginia, US.
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December 19, 2025
Altocumulus lenticularis, which is more often observed near mountainous regions, can have a distinct UFO-shape to it, as spotted here along with iridescence, by Alexia's friend, Ted, over Lexington, Virginia, US
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