iridescent clouds

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001436",
  "term": "iridescent clouds",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Clouds that exhibit brilliant bright spots, bands, or borders of colors, usually red and green, observed up to about 30 degrees from the sun. The coloration is due to the diffraction with small cloud particles producing the effect. It is usually seen in thin cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, and altocumulus clouds.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/iridescent-clouds/"
}