Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

These really unusual clouds have been appearing over Dublin today

They’re not aliens, just in case you need to be told.

IF YOU’RE IN Dublin at the minute, you may be able to spot this:

20150630_111349_Richtone(HDR) Graham Geraghty Graham Geraghty

But, if you’re easily scared and think it’s some kind of alien invasion, then you probably need to calm down and talk to someone with a medical qualification, because it’s just a cloud.

The cloud is an altocumulous lenticularis, or a flying saucer cloud.

112843-image1435660115 Aoife Borland Aoife Borland

They are formed when air flows collide with man made objects or mountains and could be seen from Tallaght to Glasnevin earlier today.

image-cc66152f6cb695d88c861726989e0cece2f13be17f6e6a60b2a6a8b7d9e078aa-V Rebecca Raftery Rebecca Raftery

Screenshot_2015-06-30-12-09-53 Louise Ni Riain Louise Ni Riain

photo (4) (1) Marie Marie

So, while some of them look like UFOs, you’re probably safe for now. They mostly come at night, anyway. Mostly.

Read: It looks like today will be one of the hottest days of the year

Read: It’s going to get warm – but not sunny

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Author
Paul Hosford
View 60 comments
Close
60 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds