Holyhead, Anglesey: The 'green flash' phenomenon is rarely seen, and is as beautiful as you might expect, but also strangely discomfitingHave you ever seen the "green flash"? If not, don't be discouraged. I've witnessed this rare meteorological phenomenon on only three occasions, the last of these just a few days ago. As with so much evanescence in nature, attempt to hunt an experience down and you must be prepared for disappointment. The green flash is no exception.I was reminded of my encounters with it, both here and on top of Mowing Word in Pembroke, through reading Kai Bird's monumental biography of the great atomic physicist Robert Oppenheimer recently. The author describes Oppenheimer inviting a companion one brilliant sunset to take a walk at Cruz Bay in the US Virgin Islands: Continue reading...
Country diary: A brilliant flash of luck as I was looking west | Jim Perrin
9. března 2024 11:03
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/09/country-diary-a-brilliant-flash-of-luck-as-i-was-looking-west
Zdroj: The Guardian