Rainbow cloud makes an appearance over P.E.I.

Some Islanders may have noticed a unique cloud formation in the skies Monday afternoon with the formation of a rainbow cloud, also known as an iridescent cloud.

"An iridescent cloud is basically just a thin cloud made up of either tiny water droplets or ice crystals,"saidCBCmeteorologist Jay Scotland.

The dropletsscatterlight from the sun resulting in a rainbow of colours in the cloud.

According to Scotland, while cloud iridescence is not an extremely rare phenomenon, proximity to the sun and size of the ice crystals or droplets have tobe just right.

The result is a vibrant rainbow-like cloud which is always a treat to see, he said.

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