Nacreous clouds

February 01, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

I spotted this nacreous cloud low on the horizon this evening after sunset. This type of cloud is comprised of ice particles and forms at around minus 85 celsius, in the lower stratosphere.  They are quite beautiful; vivid and iridescent, and also quite rare.


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