Just nipped out for a look. Very beautiful, although not red anymore. There's a hint of mist here which is softening it a bit and giving it a halo.
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Originally Posted by Jim Ford  Not seen it, but it'll be the shorter, blue'er wavelengths of light being filtered out by the light rays entering the atmosphere at an oblique angle, and hence following a longer light path. The longer red end of the spectrum is less affected.
Sorry if this dispels the romance, in the same way as Newton unwove Keats' rainbow!
Jim |
Not for me Jim! knowing why it happens just adds to the fascination and beauty for me.
Dave P.