Iridescent Clouds
Taken by Richard Sears on December 18, 2015 @
Ballico, California, USA
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I didn't notice the iridescent clouds until I had put my sunglasses on. Was able to blockout the sun with a finger and capture a frame or two with my iphone. Cloud iridescence is the occurrence of colors in a cloud similar to those seen in oil films on puddles, and is similar to irisation. It is a fairly uncommon phenomenon, most often observed in altocumulus, cirrocumulus, lenticular clouds and cirrus clouds.The colors are usually pastel, but can be very vivid. Iridescence is generally produced near the sun, with the sun's glare masking it, so it is more easily seen by hiding the sun behind a tree or building. Other aids are dark glasses, or observing the sky reflected in a convex mirror or in a pool of water.
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