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A classic example of the formation known as cloud streets. Spotted on a flight from Darwin to Melbourne Australia.
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Virga over Taipei City, Taiwan
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A pattern of contrails near the Frisian Lakes, Friesland, Netherlands
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Altocumulus floccus spotted over National Taipei University, Taiwan
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Cumulonimbus in development over the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, US
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Altostratus giving way to a celestial vantage point, captured near Bluff, Utah, US
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During a Red Arrows flying display rehearsal, Alan realized when reviewing his photographs that he had also captured this vibrant sun dog (parhelion), spotted over RAF Lossiemouth, Moray, Scotland
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22-degree halo over Malakwa, British Columbia, Canada
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Sunset with a rabbit in the sky, along with a dissipating storm, spotted over Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan
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Sunrise with the presence of light fog near San Leandro, California, US
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Cirrus over Lincolnshire, England
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Crepuscular rays spotted over Charlotte, Michigan, US
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Cumulus over Kiyomizutera, Kyoto, Japan
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Pileus over Parkersville, United States
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A variety of cumulus throughout the sky over Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan
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Altocumulus undulatus spotted over National Taipei University, Taiwan
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Great shot! I’ve seen these cloud streets many times over Europe too. Thanks for sharing.
Obviously taken from an airplane above clouds. Interesting seeing how the cumulus clouds in the sky are laid-out like flattened pancakes in long rows, stretching off into the distance. Good shot! From Rebecca Hill