Ac floccus

Formation of high-level altocumulus (base of around 6.5km) after the passage of a weakening cold front over the Maltese Islands. These clouds later produced a spectacular red sunset due to the setting sun shining on their bases. It seems to have been composed of ice crystals as indicated by the weather sounding. The thumbnails on the right show the spectacular red sunset and the relevant weather charts.

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