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A 22-degree halo formed by Cirrostratus cloud and some cloud iridescence formed by Cumulus fractus, spotted over Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands.
The pastel colours of cloud iridescence formed by sunlight shining through the lenticularis form of Cirrocumulus clouds over Geneva, Illinois, US.
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Iridescence over Pauma, California, US.
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Iridescence over Cogdill Center, United States
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Iridescence over Hofn, Iceland.
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Iridescence over Sumirago, Varese, Italy.
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A corona over Breckenridge, Colorado, US.
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Iridescence over Rio Rico Northwest, United States
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Iridescence over Gedling, United Kingdom
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Nacreous clouds with Stratocumulus below, spotted on a flight into Aberdeen, Scotland.
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Iridescence over Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.
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Iridescence over Alto, United States
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Iridescence over Campomaggiore di Montevergine, Mercogliano, Italy.
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Iridescence over San Lorenzo District, Italy
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A horseshoe vortex, along with a bonus of iridescence, over the town of Fossil, Oregon, US.
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