Cirrus uncinus cloud formation above Button Hill
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Cirrus uncinus cloud formation above Button Hill
Image: © Graham Hogg Taken: 26 Mar 2021
More commonly known as 'mares tails' they are said to be a precursor of bad weather, which was the case on this occasion.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.353758
Longitude
-1.50749