teachergirl asked:
I saw the most different sunset tonight. (I am in Illinois). When I saw this sunset the sky was pink with blue rays coming from the middle of the sunset. It almost looked like a shadow of the sun with rays in the sky. I just wondered what it was.
Camren
Tags: Pink, Shadow Of The Sun, Sun Rays
02 Jun 09 9:22 pm
Scott
Prismatic effect of the sunlight shining through some water vapor in the sky. Has a nice effect and almost hypnotic to watch.
04 Jun 09 9:42 pm
Tyson
Diffraction of light do to particles in the atmosphere
06 Jun 09 6:29 am
Alijah
similiar to a green flash but there is more visible blue light. Check out the link attached.
06 Jun 09 11:09 pm
Karl
I have seen a few sunsets like you describe and I agree they do look a little wierd. I believe it is due to clouds shadowing the orange rays, allowing the normal blue color of the sky to be revealed.