2007-06-17 07:09:23 · 16 answers · asked by Moll 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
the sun was setting
2007-06-17 07:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by pamoberst 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It so happens in MIDnight if there has been some rain cloud or a dust cloud in the air on that day.
The water particles of the air condense on the dust particles letting light form The moon or other source refract and reflect to form a glow which is like a glow after the sun has set The light is a very diffused and soft one in such cases.
2007-06-17 14:20:25 · answer #2 · answered by Roger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on where you are located. If you live far north (50° north latitude or more), it could be the "midnight sun" just below the horizon. It could be light pollution from a city in that direction. I live in the country, but see "light domes" from three towns each about 50 km away from me.
2007-06-18 00:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by GeoffG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you are close to the Arctic Circle, the sun is just below the horizon at this time of year. In effect, you are seeing a sunset at midnight.
2007-06-17 15:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the Sun is low in the sky it has to travel through a denser atmosphere..that in turn absorbs all light except the orange
2007-06-21 15:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by XRAYDELTA1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's a good question. usually you see the horizon change colors form the reflection of the sun when it's setting or when sawn is approaching. Maybe it was the reflection from the moon are gases in the air.
2007-06-17 14:19:01 · answer #6 · answered by chocolatetiger07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you near a city/town? It could be from another city. What direction where you facing? It could be a number of thins such as the moon or possible if close enough north it could be northern lights.
2007-06-17 14:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by ctmtz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a reaction to a certain type of gas in the atmosphere, like the northern lights.
2007-06-24 18:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by sunkissed525 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There must have been a huge forest fire burning over the horizon.
2007-06-20 17:15:50 · answer #9 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes refraction or break up of light rays act like a prism, allowing for many color possibilities.
2007-06-23 23:09:48 · answer #10 · answered by rwd46jr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Usually caused by light pollution from distant sodium lights.
2007-06-17 14:40:22 · answer #11 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋