The "Green Flash" is a rare optical phenomenon that occurs at sunset and sunrise when specific atmospheric conditions are met. As the sun dips below the horizon, its light is refracted or bent by the Earth's atmosphere. This bending of light is caused by a process called atmospheric refraction. When the sun is low on the horizon, the Earth's atmosphere acts like a prism, separating sunlight into different colors through a process called dispersion. Normally, the blue and violet colors are scatte

The Mysterious Green Flash at Sunset – The Science Behind the Myth and Where to See It

Have you ever seen a green flash on the setting #sun? A sunset walk on a west-facing beach is a great time to catch a green flash. This #optical phenomenon happens when the sun is almost entirely below the horizon, with the upper edge still visible. For a second or 2, that upper rim of the sun will appear green. It’s a brief but exciting sight to catch! ☀️ Read more about green flashes: https://earthsky.org/earth/can-i-see-a-green-flash/ And watch a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HemRFbl

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