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Cloud Eclipse
updated: Jan 26, 2012, 10:44 PM

By Edhat Subscriber

Weirdest circular white cloud with dark center covered the moon the same way an eclipse does! I was watching it for about twenty minutes till it completely engulfed the moons light. The strange thing about the cloud was that in the middle was a perfect dark circle that blanked out everything in its path. It was the only cloud visible in the sky as well not another in sight! Anyone know what type of cloud this could be? Or what was it?

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 COMMENT 252148 agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-27 02:05 PM

@252046

Sounds like you don't know what you're talking about. There are no chemtrails, and they certainly aren't related to this cloud.

 

 COMMENT 252092 agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-27 10:11 AM

There is another thread with a pic ... something about strange cloud (can't really remember the actual name of the thread sorry!)

 

 COMMENT 252088 agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-27 09:47 AM

Yes there have been lenticular clouds in recent days. I think I read that it indicates rapidly moving air masses. It makes sense. We saw that same cloud last night and it looked like a giant smoke ring at first glance. The outer rim of the round cloud was illuminated and very cool. I have never seen anything like it.

 

 LOURAY agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-27 09:33 AM

Without a photo or a better description we are stuck guessing. There are some helpful websites I use for reference. http:// www. atoptics. co. uk/ is one of the best, as is http:// epod. usra. edu/ (close up the spaces to make the URLs work)

 

 COMMENT 252067 agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-27 08:54 AM

A touch of the Northern Lights from recent solar flares?

 

 COMMENT 252063 agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-27 08:47 AM

I am Irish so believe it is my Grandfather smiling down upon me bringing me good luck. Realistically don't know a name, but they sure are beautiful and makes this time of year enjoyable.

 

 COMMENT 252046 agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-27 08:02 AM

Sounds like it is likely related to the numerous chemtrails that have been sprayed recently. It seems they have been focusing on spraying in our area, not exactly sure why. These trails affect the weather including nearby clouds as well as your health. What are they spraying?

 

 COMMENT 252036 agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-27 07:24 AM

As Chuck MacPuzl points out, that is a lenticular cloud. Most likely an ACSL (altocumulus standing lenticularis). If the sun hits it at the right angle you get this sort of iridescence, or "irisation". The colors tend to run together a lot more than a rainbow.

 

 COMMENT 252033 agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-27 07:15 AM

my husband and I went for a walk in Shoreline Park and laughed when we saw that cloud, it was a perfect square and we both said iPhone!

 

 MACPUZL agree helpful negative off topic

2012-01-26 11:31 PM

With the wind conditions, there were lenticular clouds around. That's my guess.

 

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