A rare “mother-of-pearl” cloud has been spotted by sky-gazers in Scotland. The unique sight, also known as a nacreous cloud, features beautiful colours that can be seen after sunset and sunrise
Nacreous cloud has been spotted in Scotland by sky-gazers and is known to be a rare 'mother-of-pearl' cloud.Known as one of the highest in our atmosphere - these clouds often come together in cold conditions, BBC reports.These clouds take the shape of large, thin discs - reflecting vivid colours.These rare clouds are known for their coloured light.
The ice particles then form nacreous clouds, these ice particles are much smaller than those that create normal clouds.
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