13 Feb 2020 ~ Angel In The Sky ~ Rare Spectre Of The Brocken

Picture Credit: Lee Howdle

There is an explanation!

This is a fairly rare phenomena called Spectre of the Brocken.

It occurs when a shadow is cast from an object above a cloud.

It requires a very unique set of circumstances!

The Spectre of the Brocken occurs most frequently when there is low fog,
on misty mountainsides, or if you are near a cloud bank.

The phenomena also occurs when planes cast a shadow on a cloud bank below.

The Spectre of the Brocken can only be seen
when the sun is shining behind an object
that casts a shadow into a cloud or bank of fog
or mist meaning it cannot occur in all situations.