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Questions have also been raised as to why was the cloud not seen prior to appearing over Flagstaff.  However, as the cloud was similar to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noctilucent_cloud noctilucent cloud], it would not be visible until the sky began to darken at sunset.  Dr. MacDonald made no mention of the noctilucent cloud phenomena in his report.
Questions have also been raised as to why was the cloud not seen prior to appearing over Flagstaff.  However, as the cloud was similar to a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noctilucent_cloud noctilucent cloud], it would not be visible until the sky began to darken at sunset.  Dr. MacDonald made no mention of the noctilucent cloud phenomena in his report.
In March 2012, NASA launched five rockets off the east coast of the USA to create some of these clouds. These clouds formed rings that look like the May 1963 Life magazine photo. <ref>http://www.gizmag.com/nasa-tracer-rockets-form-ringed-clouds-at-the-edge-of-space/21972/pictures#12</ref>


Questions have also been raised about a second cloud accompanying the cloud.  While this does present an issue for the Thor rocket explanation (although not insurmountable), it also presents a problem for those vying for a supernatural explanation.  Were there 2 sets of angels?  Why didn't William Branham mention the second cloud if he was standing right underneath it?  
Questions have also been raised about a second cloud accompanying the cloud.  While this does present an issue for the Thor rocket explanation (although not insurmountable), it also presents a problem for those vying for a supernatural explanation.  Were there 2 sets of angels?  Why didn't William Branham mention the second cloud if he was standing right underneath it?  


=The Supernatural Explanation=
==The Supernatural Explanation==
Those who judge William Branham to be a prophet will spiritualize these discrepancies, rather than admitting that he made an error.  Some of these spiritual interpretations include:
Those who judge William Branham to be a prophet will spiritualize these discrepancies, rather than admitting that he made an error.  Some of these spiritual interpretations include:
#The southern tip of the cloud was 10 miles north of Flagstaff when the picture in Life magazine was taken.<ref> http://www.spokenwordchurch.com/themessageresourcelibrary/Articles/Cloud%20Article%20-%20Dr%20McDonalds%20Cloud%20Investigation%20Supplement%201963.pdf  </ref>  10 miles north of Flagstaff there is a mountain called “Sunset Crater” that is a cone-shaped volcano without a peak. <ref> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_Crater </ref>  
#The southern tip of the cloud was 10 miles north of Flagstaff when the picture in Life magazine was taken.<ref> http://www.spokenwordchurch.com/themessageresourcelibrary/Articles/Cloud%20Article%20-%20Dr%20McDonalds%20Cloud%20Investigation%20Supplement%201963.pdf  </ref>  10 miles north of Flagstaff there is a mountain called “Sunset Crater” that is a cone-shaped volcano without a peak. <ref> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_Crater </ref>