"Spectacular" rainbow-colored clouds have been shimmering in the skies over and around the Arctic for more than three days thanks to an unusual cold snap in the upper atmosphere. And even more of ...

This colorful cloud over Jonggol, Indonesia, is not a portal to the land of Oz. Or the rainbow road into Asgard from Norse mythology. Or even an AI-generated image. They are iridescent clouds, a rare ...

Videos of rare rainbow-like clouds over parts of Indonesia went viral last week, leaving social media users stunned and confused. Officials later confirmed the colourful display was a natural ...

A rare rainbow cloud phenomenon spotted across parts of Indonesia has taken social media by storm, leaving netizens mesmerised by glowing clouds shimmering in vibrant shades of pink, green and blue.

Bright multi-colored clouds shining in the night sky above Mount Jökultindur in Iceland on Jan. 25. The dark skies in the Arctic Circle recently shone with ethereal multi-colored light. But this ...

Did you see the viral rainbow clouds over Indonesia in May 2026? Discover the science behind this stunning cloud iridescence phenomenon. Read the full analysis now.

Rainbow cloud (Google trends): Indonesia witnessed a breathtaking 'rainbow cloud' phenomenon, captivating residents and going viral online. This stunning display of iridescent colors, caused by ...

On social media, commenters weren't so sure about the iridescent clouds, asking if it was real or even hinting at chemtrails.

Photographers have captured breathtaking photos of "rainbow clouds" shining in the clouds. The multi-colored clouds are known as polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) and look similar to auroras blazing ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...