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Daisy Dobrijevic

Spectacular 'rainbow clouds' light up northern skies in a rare skywatching treat (photos)

Nacreous clouds above ice hotel sweden.

Strange "rainbow clouds" that look like a colorful portal to another dimension have recently appeared across northern skies. 

These nacreous clouds, also known as polar stratospheric clouds, are one of the highest in Earth's atmosphere. They're sometimes called "mother of pearl" clouds due to their striking pearlescent appearance.

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