Shuttle Plume shadow points to the Moon
Why would the shadow of a space shuttle launch plume point toward the Moon? In early 2001 during a launch of Atlantis, the Sun, Earth, Moon, and rocket were all properly aligned for this photogenic coincidence. Image Credit: Pat McCracken, NASA
A glimpse of CLIMSO
A tantalizing glimpse inside this dome was captured after sunset at the mountain top Pic Du Midi Observatory in the French Pyrenees. But while most are just beginning their work at sunset, this observatory’s day was done. Photographer Alain Sallez
Glowing Clouds (Time Lapse)
This was recorded around sunset on two separate evenings. The camera was zoomed in too much for my liking on a couple of the shots, but I thought some of the colors and images were interesting, so I decided to post the video anyway.
Lake Loma sunset
The photo above showing a magnificent early autumn sunset was taken at Lake Loma, near Marysville, Washington on September 24, 2010. When I first noticed this sunset I was in my front yard. As the impact of the colors started to sink in, I grabbed my camera and then loped over to the lake’s boat launch to snap this shot. Photographer: Robert Farrimond
Temple of Erechthion sunset
The sun sets behind the temple of Erechthion atop the ancient hill of the Acropolis in Athens. Photographer Yannis Behrakis
Anvil cloud in Black Hills
This is an impressive cumulonimbus anvil cloud looming over the Seven Sisters Mountain Range in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It was captured shortly after sunset – the view is looking toward the southeast. Photographer: David A Brown
Noctilucent Clouds over Edmonton
Sometimes it’s night on the ground but day in the air. As the Earth rotates to eclipse the Sun, sunset rises up from the ground. Therefore, at sunset on the ground, sunlight still shines on clouds above. Under usual circumstances, a pretty sunset might be visible, but unusual noctilucent clouds float so high up they can be seen well after dark. Photographer Greg Scratchley
Triangular Volcano Shadow
Why does the shadow of this volcano look like a triangle? The Mount Teide volcano itself does not have the strictly pyramidal shape that its geometric shadow might suggest. Photograph Juan Carlos Casado
Double Rainbow above Caen
The photo above features a vivid double rainbow as observed from Caen, France. This high arching beauty was taken just before sunset. Photographer: Laaifat Mohamed
