@mpgA pileus cloud lit up iridescent near Flagstaff, Arizona, right after the sun went down. The colors come from diffraction: tiny ice crystals or small water droplets each scatter sunlight on their own. For the spectrum to show, light has to move through high-altitude cirrus made of ice crystals, or through altocumulus, cirrocumulus, lenticular, and cirrus clouds. And the crystals need a particular alignment before they refract that light into the full spread of color.
View original postPhoto by @mpg· Oct 7, 2026· Arizona
The focus is a dramatic sky scene featuring iridescent clouds. The clouds are illuminated with vibrant, swirling colors of orange, yellow, pink, and blue, contrasting with darker storm clouds. The mood is awe-inspiring and natural, showcasing a rare atmospheric phenomenon. A dark forest silhouette lines the bottom of the frame against a warm sunset glow.
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View original postPhoto by @mpg· Oct 7, 2026· Arizona
The focus is a dramatic sky scene featuring iridescent clouds. The clouds are illuminated with vibrant, swirling colors of orange, yellow, pink, and blue, contrasting with darker storm clouds. The mood is awe-inspiring and natural, showcasing a rare atmospheric phenomenon. A dark forest silhouette lines the bottom of the frame against a warm sunset glow.
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