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A classic lenticular pile up over Washington State, US.
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A vivid sunset, as photographed by Moriah's sister, Brianna Rivas, near Antelope Valley, California, US
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Crepuscular rays over Pitman, New Jersey, US
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A storm system with a well-developed arcus, also known as a shelf cloud, near Cotia, Sao Paolo, Brazil
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Signs of lenticularis that Alan commented looks like a hen, spotted over Scotland
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Late day iridescence in thinning altocumulus lenticularis, spotted over Brighton, Colorado, US
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After a week of gloomy days, Andrea shared that there was a fabulous sunset show with several layers of clouds sliding overhead and changing colour by the minute, as seen over Bolton, Ontario, Canada.
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Signs of a horseshoe vortex over Cotia, São Paulo, Brazil
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Sunset over Lake Ontario near Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Cumulus congestus spotted above the mountains at the eastern end of Lake Geneva, Evian les Bains, France
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Altocumulus over Llandenny, United Kingdom
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Sunrise accompanied by what looks to be a heart shape opening in the altocumulus cloud formation, spotted near Charlo, Montana, US
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On a crisp day with a temperature of -16 degrees Celsius (3 degrees Fahrenheit), sea smoke, a type of fog, developed as a result of the existence of a very cold and still air mass over water that is comparatively warm, as seen here near Nesbyen, Norway.
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A unique view of a rainbow from above, with an angle away from the sun and a region of available airborne water droplets, spotted on Mount Coigach, Northwestern Highlands, Scotland
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Cloudbow that disappeared very quickly, spotted over Lyme Park, Disley, Cheshire, England
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I love seeing your photos of the clouds by Mt. Rainier, Ryan. Always a treat! My hubby grew up in Selah, and we have visitied Rainier several times.
Stunning. Where in WA state did you see this? Wish it was in my backyard!
Absolutely amazing, Ryan! Lucky you for seeing something like this!