"Is this some kind of rare weather phenomenon? The cloud base looks all wrinkled, like a choppy sea surface or kinda like an inverted-wonton bowl. After checking and comparing, it turns out this is asperitas cloud—a natural weather phenomenon that often shows up after severe convective weather, like thunderstorms or heavy rain. It’s considered a sign that the nasty weather is wrapping up, and it’s basically stratocumulus clouds formed by moisture condensation. Pretty wild, huh?

Occurred on September 15, 2025 / Chaoyang, Liaoning, China

This footage was filmed in Chaoyang, Liaoning, at 14:58, on September 15, 2025."

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