Chile: Rare ‘Banded Stratocumulus’ Clouds Spotted Over Atacama Desert, Video Goes Viral

Banded stratocumulus clouds, a rare formation of low, layered clouds arranged in horizontal bands, were recorded over the Atacama Desert in Chile on September 30.

Banded Stratocumulus Clouds Spotted Over Chile’s Atacama Desert (Photo Credits: X/@YBeletsky)

Banded stratocumulus clouds, a rare formation of low, layered clouds arranged in horizontal bands, were recorded over the Atacama Desert in Chile on September 30. Sharing the striking view on X, astronomer and nightscape photographer Yuri Beletsky wrote, "This morning we were rewarded with such an incredible view at the observatory in Atacama Desert in Chile!" The photograph captured the vast desert under a dramatic sky, showcasing a rare atmospheric phenomenon in one of the driest places on Earth. Chile Wildfire: Missing Dog Reunited With Owner in Viña Del Mar.

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