Met Eireann has explained the rare phenomenon that took place this morning in the skies across Dublin.
People in the capital started noticing strange conditions earlier today as bizarre but beautiful swirls of clouds formed above making for some amazing photos.
Amateur photographer Przemysław Zbieroń snapped one of the incredible pics below telling Dublin Live that it was "sheer magic".
But what was it?
Well a Met Eireann spokesperson put us straight explaining the fantastic dark red and curly clouds.
They said: "Here are some altocumulus lenticularis clouds taken this morning over the Dublin skyline."
"These clouds are often in the shape of a lens or an almond and elongated.
They added: "They are created due to 'waves' in the air passing over the Wicklow Mountains."
Weather in Dublin today will start off mainly dry with bright or sunny spells and one or two showers.
Highest temperatures of 11 to 13C will dip to around 3C overnight with showers becoming heavy or of hail overnight.
Here's how the rest of the week is look according to Met Eireann:
Friday: "Tomorrow will be mostly dry with some good sunny spells and just the odd passing shower. Cloud will increase later in the afternoon ahead of another band of rain moving in from the west during the evening. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees in fresh and gusty southerly winds, strong on coasts.
Saturday: "It will be wet with spells of rain continuing. The rain will gradually clear eastwards with showers following. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees with fresh south to southeast winds, later veering south to southwest. On Saturday night, showers will continue in many areas. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees."
Sunday: "It will be a cool, blustery day with widespread showers and a risk of hail and isolated thunderstorms. Some bright or sunny spells also. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees Celsius with moderate to fresh west to southwest winds."
Monday: "There will be outbreaks of rain and drizzle will spread northeastwards and will become persistent at times, especially in the west and northwest. There'll be some drier intervals also. Highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees with moderate to fresh southerly winds."
They added: "Tuesday will continue mild with further spells of rain in many areas and Wednesday will be cooler with sunshine and showers."
