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Rainbow cloud

by mustanggirl6707 (Subscribe)

Posted on: Jul 15, 2009 at 4:15 PM PST

Channel: Weather & Scenery

Location: Willits CA

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While camping in California last week I noticed a reflection of color on the creek down below the property, when I looked up I saw this beautiful rainbow cloud. It was a sunny day about 80 degrees and I had never seen anything like it.

Anonymous says ...

On Thursday, Jul 16 at 10:51 PM

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So beautifull &amazing!! thank's for the nice picture.

glowen says ...

On Saturday, Oct 31 at 8:14 AM

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This is called a circumhorizontal arc. It occurs at midday, close to the summer solstice at mid-latitudes. It is caused by sunlight passing through rotating ice crystals in the clouds, making rainbow colors. I saw one over Spokane June '06. Will post

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