As the Sun nears the horizon around sunset,or shortly after sunrise,its upper limb can turn a vivid green,owing to atmospheric refraction effects. This phenomenon,alled the green rim,is rarely seen without optical aid. It is quite common at a magnification. Notice also the inferior mirage effect at the base of the Sun,which becomes distorted,forming an Omega-shaped Sun | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / O'Meara, Stephen & Donna |
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