Everything you need to know over mysterious 'cloud' over Manchester

A mysterious ‘cloud’ spotted above Greater Manchester on Thursday sparked a flurry of speculation on social media. The eye-catching plume, heightened by a stunning sunset, had folks guessing what it was for hours. The Manchester Evening News was flooded with photos of the phenomenon. The enigma was eventually solved by Carrington Power Station in Trafford, which clarified that the striking visual was actually a steam plume from their water cooling process. While not unusual, these plumes can look particularly impressive under certain atmospheric conditions and often linger longer at lower temperatures. Carrington confirmed that such visual phenomena are a normal part of the plant’s operations.

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