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A reclusive pileus formation over North Phoenix, US.
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Crepuscular rays spotted over Bidford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
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A range of Altocumulus on display over Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Horseshoe vortex spotted on a windy day near Melbourne, Australia
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A variety of Altocumulus formations spotted over Khomeynishahr, Esfahan Province, Iran
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Mammatus (Mamma) spotted shortly after a thunderstorm near Allestree, Derby, England
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Altocumulus undulatus spotted over Guishan Township, Taoyuan County, Taiwan
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A unique view of Cumulus clouds, in the sky above and via the reflection of the building, gave inspiration to Andrew to write the following thoughts while he was in Denver, Colorado, US. The road ahead is paved and bright, A winding path of blinding light, But sometimes, weary from the climb, We steal a glance at backward time. The thoughts that were inside my mind, Seem better when they’re behind, The clouds that once would block my view, Now make me look at things anew.
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Sun dog (Parhelion) makes its presence known amidst a myriad of clouds over Wynnum, Brisbane, South East Queensland, Australia
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Sunlight hits the backside of a supercell thunderstorm, providing a view of a vivid rainbow within the hail core, spotted near Elk City, Oklahoma, US
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Cumulus dotting the sky over Monument Valley, Arizona, US
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Stratocumulus spotted over Taiwan
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A face in the cloud admiring the iridescence, spotted over Brighton, Colorado, US
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A variety of Cumulus spotted by Anuja's friend, Nandini Patil, over the Indian Ocean, near Bentota, Sri Lanka
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A low-precipitation (LP) supercell, which is a highly-sheared rotating thunderstorm that produces minimal rain, but can generate large hailstones and occasional tornadoes, is characterized by a highly visible updraft tower and is often bell-shaped. This classic example was spotted and followed by Jonah from New Mexico to Texas, with this photograph being taken near Dalhart, Texas, US.
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Supernumerary bows within the primary rainbow, spotted by Peter's sister overlooking Mosman Bay, spanning Sydney and North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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A really dramatic, stormy picture. Well done, Mike! The pileus cloud formation or lens-shaped anvil almost looks like it is wearing a hat. From Rebecca Hill, Canberra, Australia