Friday, March 6, 2015

Apod 3.7

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This is a lenticlar cloud photo bombing the Venus, Mars, Moon conjunction. These types of clouds form only in highly elevated areas. So I won't be seeing any, anytime soon. This cloud may be a photobomber, but it adds more character to the picture.  A fun fact is that most lenticular clouds are mistaken for UFO's. These clouds are formed by layers of clouds on layers of clouds. It was taken on Madeira Island in Portugal. Also if u can see it midway down to the left is a little twinkle, that is Venus. While the cloud is covering Mars. This picture was taken by Nuno Serrao with an accent on te a. The next conjunction will appear in late august, so this really is a rare event.

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