The "Green Flash" is a rare optical phenomenon that occurs at sunset and sunrise when specific atmospheric conditions are met. As the sun dips below the horizon, its light is refracted or bent by the Earth's atmosphere. This bending of light is caused by a process called atmospheric refraction. When the sun is low on the horizon, the Earth's atmosphere acts like a prism, separating sunlight into different colors through a process called dispersion. Normally, the blue and violet colors are scatte

10K views · 173 reactions | Green flash along the Oregon Coast tonight! Kristen Van Dyke KOIN 6 Meteorologist here-just amazed at this incredible photo by Don Best. A green flash is a rare sight, an optical phenomenon that you can see shortly after sunset or before sunrise. It's said that once you've seen a green flash you'll never again go wrong with matters of the heart. | KOIN 6 | Facebook

hawaii sunsets have a secret — blink and you’ll miss the green flash 🌅💚quick explanation: the green flash is a rare optical phenomenon that happens at the very last second of sunset (or first second of sunrise). light bends through the atmosphere like a prism, and under clear conditions, the final sliver of the sun glows green before vanishing #hawaiisunset #greenflash #oceanview #sunsetmagic #hawaiivibes #islandlife #raremoment #naturewonders #sunsetlovers #paradisefound #hawaiiweather #islan