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Green RayThe green ray or green flash occurs shortly after sunset or even at dawn. Just as the sun sets/rises, a green ray shoots up. This is a rare optical phenomenon. Its explanation lies in refraction of light in the atmosphere and is enhanced by atmospheric layering. It is usually observed from a low altitude where there is an unobstructed view of the horizon, such as on the ocean. Whilst we would expect to see a blue light, the blue is dispersed (this is why the sky is blue) and the green flash is visible from a fraction of a second to a couple of seconds duration. With slight magnification the effect can be seen on the top limb of the solar disk on most clear-day sunsets. However the flash effect requires a stronger layering of the atmosphere. External links
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