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Lunar iridescence over Dutchess County, New York, US
A storm system over Yilan, Taiwan
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Altocumulus stratiformis over Sauve, France
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Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) over Belgrade, Montana, US
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A view from between two layers of clouds, over Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
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A beautiful juxtaposition of the sky and nature, taken by Modestino in memory of his wife, Rossella, who recently passed away. Modestino describes this photograph as "evocative", which was taken at the cemetery in Mercogliano, Italy.
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A "reflection" of sorts, between land and sky, over the Canyonlands National Park near Moab, Utah, US.
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Circumhorizon Arc over Lakewood, Washington, US
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Cirrus fibratus stretching across the blue sky over Atagohama, Fukuoka City, Japan.
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A developing storm system over Perth, Western Australia
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Strong high altitude shearing winds contributing to the development of Cirrus uncinus cloud formations over Cashmere, Washington, US.
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Asperitas with falling precipitation in the distance, over Lincoln, Nebraska, US.
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From what is visible in this mysterious photograph, it appears to be a unique Stratocumulus formation that produced a type of linear convergence across the sky over Upstate New York, US. Without a 360 view, it is not entirely clear as to what may have 'precipitated' it.
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An impressive collection of Altocumulus lenticularis cloud formations over Aberfoyle, Scotland
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Sunset filled with a vibrant display of Altocumulus floccus over Aberfoyle, Scotland
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Cirrus uncinus over Park City, Utah, US
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