nacreous

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Nacreous cloud form in very cold conditions over polar regions and within the stratosphere, about 12 to 19 miles high, far above normal clouds.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

Nacreous clouds are mostly seen a couple of hours either side of sunset or sunrise and, being so high, they are still lit by sunlight which makes them appear even brighter in our evening sky.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2023

One BBC Weather Watcher said "absolutely fantastic Nacreous cloud caught at tonight's sunset with some gulls flying over. What a fantastic sight to behold".

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2023

Nacreous cloud forms in very cold conditions over polar regions and within the stratosphere, around 12 to 19 miles high.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2023

All its plumage fiery with the starshine, Nacreous, shimmering, weeping, iridescent, It drifts across the floor and mounts the bed, To the tap of little satin shoes.

From Young Adventure, a Book of Poems by Benét, Stephen Vincent