A rare and fascinating weather phenomenon has been spotted in New Zealand's South Island. The "Taieri Pet," a unique lenticular cloud, has reappeared above the Otago region, striking a resemblance to a UFO. According to NASA's Earth Observatory, this type of cloud forms when moist air passes over a mountain range, creating vertical layers that shape the cloud into its distinctive oblong shape.

The Taieri Pet is an elongated altocumulus standing lenticular cloud (ASLC) that frequently appears between the towns Middlemarch and Hyde. While it can vary in size, the cloud always looks very similar and appears in almost the same spot due to the nearby Rock and Pillar Range.

This natural wonder has sparked interest among weather enthusiasts and the public alike. Lenticular clouds are often mistaken for UFOs, and this particular formation is no exception.

Source: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/weather/earth-from-space-bizarre-pet-cloud-reappears-above-its-favorite-spot-in-new-zealand