UFO phenomenon or natural wonder?

Rare clouds have recently been observed in the northern UK sky.

As per Sky Newshave these clouds previously been thought to cause or contribute to UFO sightings.

The clouds, which are quite rare in the UK, were seen in northern areas of the country earlier this week, including areas such as Gateshead, Newcastle, Cumbria and Scotland.

The cloud formation is given a specific nickname because of its smooth, symmetrical shape that is either oval or round.

These shapes resemble the flying saucers commonly seen in science fiction.

Some people call these clouds “pancake clouds” because they sometimes look flat and stacked on top of each other.

The cloud formation is officially known as “lenticular clouds”, a term derived from a Latin word meaning “lens-like”.

The Met Office explained in a statement: “When air blows over a mountain range, it can under certain circumstances set up a train of large standing waves in the air downstream, rather like ripples formed in a river when water flows over an obstacle. “

It added: “If there is enough moisture in the air, the rising motion of the wave will cause water vapor to condense, forming the unique appearance of lenticular clouds.”

Pilots generally avoid flying near these clouds because they can create strong turbulence.

While skilled glider pilots prefer them because the clouds serve as a visual indicator of rising air currents, which is useful for their flight.