I saw the most different sunset tonight. (I am in Illinois). When I saw this sunset the sky was pink with blue rays coming from the middle of the sunset. It almost looked like a shadow of the sun with rays in the sky. I just wondered what it was.
2006-09-16 14:29:26 · 4 answers · asked by teachergirl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Prismatic effect of the sunlight shining through some water vapor in the sky. Has a nice effect and almost hypnotic to watch.
2006-09-16 14:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen a few sunsets like you describe and I agree they do look a little wierd. I believe it is due to clouds shadowing the orange rays, allowing the normal blue color of the sky to be revealed.
2006-09-16 14:52:59 · answer #2 · answered by Sciencenut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
similiar to a green flash but there is more visible blue light. Check out the link attached.
2006-09-16 14:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by carolcoach64 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diffraction of light do to particles in the atmosphere
2006-09-16 14:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋