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Mike O'C.
USA Florida Keys

02/18/2024
04:20 pm

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The Rainbow Cloud appeared above the Gulf of Mexico - was my 1st time seeing.

A rainbow cloud can occur because of
something called cloud iridescence. It
usually happens in altocumulus,
cirrocumulus, lenticular and cirrus
clouds. Iridescent clouds happen
because of diffraction - a
phenomenon that occurs when small
water droplets or small ice crystals
scatter the sun's light.

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