Green flash at La Silla

Taken at the La Silla Observatory, this photo shows a green flash of light during sunrise. This green flash is an optical phenomena which occurs when the atmosphere separates the sunlight into different colours.

Credit:

Aleksandar Cikota/ESO

About the Image

Id:greenflash-20170102-cc
Type:Collage
Release date:29 August 2017, 11:44
Size:2173 x 3214 px

About the Object

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

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