Clouds that refract sunlight or moonlight and take on bright violet,green,and pink colors are called:
A)iridescent clouds.
B)the glory.
C)coronal clouds.
D)sprites.

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Iridescent clouds are caused by diffraction of sunlight or moonlight by water droplets or ice crystals in the clouds, causing different colors to be seen. The colors often seen are violet, green, and pink. The other options (B, C, and D) refer to different atmospheric phenomena.

Clouds That Refract Sunlight or Moonlight and Take on Bright