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I looked out the airplane window and saw a rainbow ring with the plane's shadow framed within. This optical phenomenon is called a glory. It felt glorious to finally see and photograph one! What an entertaining planet we have here. #opticalphenomena #photography #rainbowring #raresights #airplanes
December 14, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Earlier this year, I learned about the diamond dust sky effect! Tiny ice crystals creating pure magic. ✨❄️ ##OpticalPhenomena ##NatureArt

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January 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A fire rainbow, or circumhorizontal arc, over West Virginia. These occur when sunlight hits ice crystals in cirrus clouds at high angles, refracting light parallel to the horizon. 🌈✨ #AtmosphericScience #Meteorology #NASA #OpticalPhenomena #Astronomy #Astrophysics
August 13, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Can You See the Gegenschein From Dark Sky Areas?

The Gegenschein is a rare, faint glow visible opposite the sun, caused by sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust particles 1 million kilometers away. You need a moonless night and ...

#Astronomy #LightOptics #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You See the Gegenschein From Dark Sky Areas?
The Gegenschein is a rare, faint glow visible opposite the sun, caused by sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust particles 1 million kilometers away. You need a moonless night and at least Bortle
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
July 10, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Can You See the Gegenschein From Dark Sky Areas?

The Gegenschein is a rare, faint glow visible opposite the sun, caused by sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust particles 1 million kilometers away. You need a moonless night and ...

#Astronomy #LightOptics #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You See the Gegenschein From Dark Sky Areas?
The Gegenschein is a rare, faint glow visible opposite the sun, caused by sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust particles 1 million kilometers away. You need a moonless night and at least Bortle
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
July 10, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Can Morning Fog in SF Bay Create Double Rainbow Effects?

): --> 🕐 7 min read | 🌍 Natural Wonders 🔒 Key TakeawaysFog droplets measuring just 10–100 micrometers in diameter are up to 100 times smaller than rain droplets, fun...

#AtmosphericScience #NaturalWonders #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can Morning Fog in SF Bay Create Double Rainbow Effects?
): --> 🕐 7 min read | 🌍 Natural Wonders 🔒 Key TakeawaysFog droplets measuring just 10–100 micrometers in diameter are up to 100 times smaller than rain droplets, fundamentally changing how light bends
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June 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Why Do June Rainbows Appear as Full Circles on Mountains?

Standard rainbows always form at exactly 42 degrees from the anti-solar point — the spot directly opposite the sun from your eyes. June is prime season for circular rainbows b...

#Mountains #OpticalPhenomena #RainbowFacts #Nature #Science
Why Do June Rainbows Appear as Full Circles on Mountains?
Standard rainbows always form at exactly 42 degrees from the anti-solar point — the spot directly opposite the sun from your eyes. June is prime season for circular rainbows because the sun angle betw
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
June 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Can You Actually See a Moonbow at Yosemite Falls?

Moonbows at Yosemite Falls occur only 3–5 nights per month near the full moon between April and June during peak snowmelt season. A moonbow requires moonlight to be angled below 42 d...

#NaturalWonders #NightSky #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You Actually See a Moonbow at Yosemite Falls?
Moonbows at Yosemite Falls occur only 3–5 nights per month near the full moon between April and June during peak snowmelt season. A moonbow requires moonlight to be angled below 42 degrees above the h
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
June 6, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Why Do June Rainbows Appear as Full Circles on Mountains?

Standard rainbows always form at exactly 42 degrees from the anti-solar point — the spot directly opposite the sun from your eyes. June is prime season for circular rainbows b...

#Mountains #OpticalPhenomena #RainbowFacts #Nature #Science
Why Do June Rainbows Appear as Full Circles on Mountains?
Standard rainbows always form at exactly 42 degrees from the anti-solar point — the spot directly opposite the sun from your eyes. June is prime season for circular rainbows because the sun angle betw
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
June 27, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Can You Actually See a Moonbow at Yosemite Falls?

Moonbows at Yosemite Falls occur only 3–5 nights per month near the full moon between April and June during peak snowmelt season. A moonbow requires moonlight to be angled below 42 d...

#NaturalWonders #NightSky #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You Actually See a Moonbow at Yosemite Falls?
Moonbows at Yosemite Falls occur only 3–5 nights per month near the full moon between April and June during peak snowmelt season. A moonbow requires moonlight to be angled below 42 degrees above the h
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
June 7, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Why Do June Rainbows Appear as Full Circles on Mountains?

Standard rainbows always form at exactly 42 degrees from the anti-solar point — the spot directly opposite the sun from your eyes. June is prime season for circular rainbows b...

#Mountains #OpticalPhenomena #RainbowFacts #Nature #Science
Why Do June Rainbows Appear as Full Circles on Mountains?
Standard rainbows always form at exactly 42 degrees from the anti-solar point — the spot directly opposite the sun from your eyes. June is prime season for circular rainbows because the sun angle betw
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
June 10, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Why Wildfire Smoke Turns Moon Copper-Red

Smoke particles 0.1–1 micrometer in diameter scatter blue light (450 nm wavelength) 9 times more intensely than red light (700 nm) through Rayleigh scattering. The copper moon appears...

#AtmosphericPhysics #EarthScience #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Why Wildfire Smoke Turns Moon Copper-Red
Smoke particles 0.1–1 micrometer in diameter scatter blue light (450 nm wavelength) 9 times more intensely than red light (700 nm) through Rayleigh scattering. The copper moon appears most vividly whe
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
August 23, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Can You Spot Halos Around the Moon Explained

Moon halos occur when hexagonal ice crystals in cirrus clouds 6-10 km above Earth refract moonlight at exactly 22°, creating a visible ring detectable by naked eye The 22° halo ...

#AtmosphericScience #NaturalWonders #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You Spot Halos Around the Moon Explained
Moon halos occur when hexagonal ice crystals in cirrus clouds 6-10 km above Earth refract moonlight at exactly 22°, creating a visible ring detectable by naked eye The 22° halo appears approximately 5
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
July 24, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Can You Spot Halos Around the Moon Explained

Moon halos occur when hexagonal ice crystals in cirrus clouds 6-10 km above Earth refract moonlight at exactly 22°, creating a visible ring detectable by naked eye The 22° halo ...

#AtmosphericScience #NaturalWonders #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You Spot Halos Around the Moon Explained
Moon halos occur when hexagonal ice crystals in cirrus clouds 6-10 km above Earth refract moonlight at exactly 22°, creating a visible ring detectable by naked eye The 22° halo appears approximately 5
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
July 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Can You Spot Halos Around the Moon Explained

Moon halos occur when hexagonal ice crystals in cirrus clouds 6-10 km above Earth refract moonlight at exactly 22°, creating a visible ring detectable by naked eye The 22° halo ...

#AtmosphericScience #NaturalWonders #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You Spot Halos Around the Moon Explained
Moon halos occur when hexagonal ice crystals in cirrus clouds 6-10 km above Earth refract moonlight at exactly 22°, creating a visible ring detectable by naked eye The 22° halo appears approximately 5
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
July 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Can You See the Gegenschein From Dark Sky Areas?

The Gegenschein is a rare, faint glow visible opposite the sun, caused by sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust particles 1 million kilometers away. You need a moonless night and ...

#Astronomy #LightOptics #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You See the Gegenschein From Dark Sky Areas?
The Gegenschein is a rare, faint glow visible opposite the sun, caused by sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust particles 1 million kilometers away. You need a moonless night and at least Bortle
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
July 20, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Can You Actually See a Moonbow at Yosemite Falls?

Moonbows at Yosemite Falls occur only 3–5 nights per month near the full moon between April and June during peak snowmelt season. A moonbow requires moonlight to be angled below 42 d...

#NaturalWonders #NightSky #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You Actually See a Moonbow at Yosemite Falls?
Moonbows at Yosemite Falls occur only 3–5 nights per month near the full moon between April and June during peak snowmelt season. A moonbow requires moonlight to be angled below 42 degrees above the h
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
July 20, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Why Do June Rainbows Appear as Full Circles on Mountains?

Standard rainbows always form at exactly 42 degrees from the anti-solar point — the spot directly opposite the sun from your eyes. June is prime season for circular rainbows b...

#Mountains #OpticalPhenomena #RainbowFacts #Nature #Science
Why Do June Rainbows Appear as Full Circles on Mountains?
Standard rainbows always form at exactly 42 degrees from the anti-solar point — the spot directly opposite the sun from your eyes. June is prime season for circular rainbows because the sun angle betw
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
July 20, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Can You See the Gegenschein From Dark Sky Areas?

The Gegenschein is a rare, faint glow visible opposite the sun, caused by sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust particles 1 million kilometers away. You need a moonless night and ...

#Astronomy #LightOptics #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You See the Gegenschein From Dark Sky Areas?
The Gegenschein is a rare, faint glow visible opposite the sun, caused by sunlight reflecting off interplanetary dust particles 1 million kilometers away. You need a moonless night and at least Bortle
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
July 10, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Can You Actually See a Moonbow at Yosemite Falls?

Moonbows at Yosemite Falls occur only 3–5 nights per month near the full moon between April and June during peak snowmelt season. A moonbow requires moonlight to be angled below 42 d...

#NaturalWonders #NightSky #OpticalPhenomena #Nature #Science
Can You Actually See a Moonbow at Yosemite Falls?
Moonbows at Yosemite Falls occur only 3–5 nights per month near the full moon between April and June during peak snowmelt season. A moonbow requires moonlight to be angled below 42 degrees above the h
mazingamazingly.blogspot.com
June 27, 2026 at 8:06 PM