Unusual Radial Cloud Pattern

 

This image was taken from my home in Cheshire, England, about 40 minutes after sunset on 28 October 2019.

The sun would have been 6º below the horizon, marking the end of civil twilight.

The clouds appear to be radiating from the point of sunset, though this is almost certainly an illusion. As to the type of cloud, I am not an expert! – but a little research suggests they could be Actinoform clouds, though these are typically very large and are usually seen from satellites in orbit rather than from the ground. Any nephologists out there? Comments welcome.

One thing for sure, they provided a breathtaking view for about 20 minutes that evening.

Nikon Z6 mirrorless DSLR, 24mm lens, 1/200 second at f/22 and ISO 1250.

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