When the sun sets over the ocean on a clear night, it is said that there is a green flash on the horizon. Does any one know why this happens? I have from several people that they have seen it,
2006-10-05 16:13:52 · 5 answers · asked by heaner_gurl 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
It happens over the ocean, mostly. Probably has to do with refraction. In the movie SPACECAMP, they showed it as the shuttle was in orbit with the sun setting behind it.
They say that if you see it with someone you love, you'll have a great life together. I think that's cool!
2006-10-05 16:22:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen it, it's just like when you put light through a prism, only in this case you get just green. Basicly at the right angle the atmosphere acts as a lense and you get got just a moment the green flash. I've seen it form a hill when the sun was rising during the winter, it was really cool.
2006-10-05 16:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by kingoftheintertron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Green is a combination of the colors yellow and blue. They must intermingle in the air between the horizon and your position. I have never seen it in person. Just in movies and photos.
2006-10-05 18:02:15 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have seen the green flash many times. even at noon. but then again i was sniffing spot remover at the time.
2006-10-05 22:45:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are you supposed to see it if you aren't supposed to look at the sun.
2006-10-05 16:24:49 · answer #5 · answered by veritas8463 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋