Chasing the Green Flash Exploring Nature's Spectacular Optical Phenomenon

Title: Chasing the Green Flash: Exploring Nature's Spectacular Optical Phenomenon As the sun dips below the horizon, casting hues of red and orange across the sky, there exists a fleeting spectacle that captivates the hearts of observers – the green flash. This elusive phenomenon, often shrouded in mystery and folklore, occurs during sunset or sunrise, when the conditions are just right, offering a mesmerizing display of vibrant green light that briefly graces the edge of the sun. From coastal vistas to mountaintop vistas, enthusiasts and scientists alike embark on a quest to witness this natural marvel firsthand, unlocking the secrets of its occurrence and significance. The green flash is a type of optical illusion caused by the refraction of sunlight as it passes through the Earth's atmosphere. As the sun nears the horizon, its light is subjected to atmospheric dispersion, where shorter wavelengths of light, such as blue and green, are scattered more than longer wavelengths like red an