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Cleveland - Hopkins International (CLE/KCLE)
USA - Ohio, June 7, 1997
Chuck Slusarczyk Jr.
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None (cn None) I noticed that the sunset had an unusual look this night and after some research I concluded that these are "reflected crepuscular rays" which are caused after the sun has already dipped below the horizon, and are reflected off a distant body of water onto the underside of the cloud layer. Judging by the location and the shape on the horizon, I can only surmise that this might actually be the western basin of Lake Erie. For more on this phenomenon, go here: http://www.atoptics.co.uk/atoptics/reflrays.htm


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Patrick Ruedisueli January 16, 2010 at 11:15PM Rating: 8
Interesting indeed!

Chuck Slusarczyk Jr. January 11, 2010 at 08:49PM Rating: 8
Thanks! I know its not the best shot, but I thought it was kinda interesting.

dimoko January 11, 2010 at 12:39PM Rating: 9
love these "craptactular" rays Chuck.