CM9 Altocumulus of a chaotic sky

Ragged altocumulus and altostratus can be seen in several ill-defined layers, the lowest appearing grey in the light of the setting sun.

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The layers range in height from about 8,000 to 18,000 ft. © C.S. Broomfield

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