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2023 October 25 - Gone in 60 Seconds: A Green Flash Sunset
In today's image, we see a video watching the Sun set below the horizon. We will note the distortions around the limb of the Sun caused by Earth's atmosphere. We will also note the green (and blue) colors around the limb of the Sun and the green/blue light that briefly remains after the Sun has set.My podcasts are available in video form through this YouTube Channel.This Podcast is an authorized New Media Mirror Site for APOD. You can access the image and website directly at: Astronomy Picture of the Day. You can use the archive link below the image to select the photo corresponding to the…
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