Sign Up for Our Amazing Newsletter!

A daily update by email. Science news, great photos, sky alerts.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Home
/
EarthSky Community Photos

EarthSky Community Photos

Submit your photo here. Comment or upvote on photo pages. Search via photographers' names. More improvements coming! To help, please donate.

← Go back

Shreya Roy
Kolkata, West Bengal, India...
07/19/2023
05:50 pm
Photographer's Website

Equipment Details:

Nikon D5600 with 70-300mm lens...

Image Details:

Magical iridescent cloud... I captured this image before sunset...
These sorts of clouds are caused by particularly tiny ice crystals or water droplets in the air. Tiny ice crystals or water droplets cause light to be diffracted – spread out – creating this rainbow-like effect in the clouds.

Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Store
Donate
Subscribe
WEbsite by Milkyway.co
About
Contact Us
Terms & PRivacy

2026 Donation Campaign

If EarthSky has ever helped you discover something new, prepare for an eclipse, spot a planet, or simply inspired a moment of wonder, today is the perfect day to give back. Your donation helps keep trusted science news, expert night sky guides, and independent science journalism free for everyone.

Please help keep EarthSky going by donating today!

Please help keep

EarthSky going!

If you've already donated, we apologize for the popup and greatly appreciate your support.