Green flash at sunset

This sequence of images show a green flash from the Sun. The green flash occurs occasionally when the atmosphere separates sunlight during sunrise or sunset. The flash only lasts a few seconds.

Credit:

Aleksandar Cikota/ESO

About the Image

Id:greenflash-20161214-cc
Type:Collage
Release date:29 August 2017, 11:58
Size:2735 x 2693 px

About the Object

Name:Sun
Type:Solar System : Sky Phenomenon : Light Phenomenon : Sunrise-Sunset : Green flash
Category:Solar System

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