Monday, June 10, 2013

GLORY OF THE PILOT: AN OPTICAL PHENOMENON

GLORY with aircraft shadow in the center. 

Howdy, Birders,
For a very long time, I've been wanting to see this phenomenon. On June 6, 2013, I flew from Oslo to Kirkenes, Norway. This "GLORY" appeared out of the window of the aircraft for only a few seconds. (This is not my image. Used from Wikipedia). The phenomenon resembles a saint's halo with the shadow in the center. "Glories" are often seen from aircraft but can also been seen from mountains and tall buildings. For a more technical explanation and details, click here

Now, if only I could find a wolverine!
In the land of midnight sun,
Debi

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