A cloud ‘perfectly shaped as a UFO’ has been spotted in the sky above Southern Tasmania, but weather experts say it’s not a sign of visitors from outer space.
This phenomenon, known as lenticular clouds, occurs when the air moves in a wave-like motion near the base of mountains.
Meteorologist Michael Conway has previously told Pulse the way the ‘Altocumulus Lenticularis’ clouds form all comes down to the air.
“It is a cloud usually found downstream of mountains, at a height of a few km, and is stationary or near stationary,” Conway said.
People from the Derwent Valley to the Huon Valley were able to catch a glimpse of the cloud, which are frequently observed in Tasmanian skies.
Conway believes the state is “one of the top locations in the world to spot them”.
