A rare and breathtaking sight lit up the skies over Quetta on Tuesday minutes before the sunrise, captivating residents and sparking a wave of speculation online.

What many initially believed to be a missile test or an unidentified flying object turned out to be a striking natural phenomenon — lenticular clouds forming over the Koh-e-Murdaar mountain range just before sunrise.

These clouds, known for their smooth, lens-like shapes, are often mistaken for UFOs due to their symmetrical and hovering appearance.

The name “lenticular” comes from the Latin lenticularis, meaning “lens-shaped”.

According to meteorologists, lenticular clouds form when stable, moist air flows over a mountain or hill, creating standing waves in the atmosphere.

As the air rises and cools at the crest of these wav

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