Interesting Sky
Jul 5, 2017 00:57:27 #
While waiting for fireworks to start, there was a very interesting ray like effect just as the sun was setting. I believe there is a name for it but I don't remember. Apparently, the rays converge to a spot 180 degrees from the setting sun.
Jul 5, 2017 01:24:54 #
CarsonSmitty
Loc: Carson City Nevada
Rays emenating from the sun are crepuscular. Rays which converge on the anti-solar point (I.e. the shadow of your head) are anti-crepuscular rays. Few people notice them as they are focussed on the sun. But look behind you after the sun is low or down, and occasion you'll find these rays. They're worth looking for.
Jul 5, 2017 01:27:56 #
Jul 5, 2017 06:04:48 #
Gobuster - thanks for sharing ... never noticed the effect before ...
CarsonSmitty - thank you for the explanation ... will start looking now ...
Bob S
CarsonSmitty - thank you for the explanation ... will start looking now ...
Bob S
Jul 5, 2017 06:10:46 #
Jul 5, 2017 14:14:21 #
eurobird wrote:
Nice is that cloud 9 ?
Nope. I was on cloud 9 once (the details of which must remain confidential) and, whilst comely, these clouds can't compare!
Jul 6, 2017 07:35:43 #
Jul 6, 2017 10:53:45 #
Gobuster wrote:
While waiting for fireworks to start, there was a very interesting ray like effect just as the sun was setting. I believe there is a name for it but I don't remember. Apparently, the rays converge to a spot 180 degrees from the setting sun.
Unique shot
Jul 6, 2017 22:58:23 #
This is beautiful, Gobuster! I'm going to have to watch to see if there's ever anything like that in "our" sky!
Jul 8, 2017 18:44:48 #
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