Top 10 Atmospheric Optical Phenomena. Story by B.Sc. Jessica Taylor • 5d. Rainbows. R ainbows are one of nature's most enchanting spectacles, forming beautiful arcs of color in the sky.

While orbiting high above North America, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured a rare sight- glowing red lights shimmering in ...

These atmospheric illusions have been documented by humanity since at least the Babylonian era — which began around 1895 B.C. — when the phenomena were detailed on cuneiform tablets.

A photo shows an optical phenomenon that looks similar to science-fiction portrayals of portals to other dimensions. gabychavez86. The ice crystals almost act as a mirror for the sunlight, Chavez ...

The atmospheric phenomena are a 'dazzling reflection of the Sun in the clouds.' By Ariana Garcia , Assistant News Editor Dec 2, 2024 Ken Skillern captured rare 'sub-sundogs' while flying over West ...

Crepuscular rays are just one of many atmospheric optical phenomena. You can learn more about the different types from this page from Colorad o State University. Suggest a Correction ...

THE arc through the sun described by Mr. C. J. P. Cave1 can only, I fear, be identified with the horizontal circle and not with some rare tilted arc. Its identity is clear from the fact that it ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A rare atmospheric optical phenomenon was visible on our towercam a little before sunrise this morning. No, not the light snow. Light Pillars. Light pillars become visible in ...

An astronaut took this photograph while the International Space Station (ISS) was cruising over the Arabian Peninsula and through the terminator, or day-night boundary. The oblique photo captures ...

A rare atmospheric optical phenomenon called a "glory" was caught on video during descent on a Manchester, New Hampshire-bound flight on Monday."I flew back from Florida this past Monday and as we ...

The green flash is a rare optical phenomenon above the horizon directly at sunrise or sunset. The color is caused by green light from the sun that survives atmospheric refraction so that it can ...