Tag Archives: green flash

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We've had several small storms that brought enough moisture for the first King Boletes to appear. Amy Ruegg found what might have been the very first one.

Several others have found porcini too. And CeCe Case found a Chanterelle. They are being found in moist areas. The spots I find them have not seen any appear...yet!

Thanks to Amy for allowing me to share her photo with  you here. It's always a good time of year when the first edible mushrooms appear.

A smattering of rain was heard last night while I, and others, celebrated the SF Giants baseball win. Today is beautiful, sunny and breezy. The horizon is clear so if you are on the coast, look for a possible green flash at sunset. Below is a photo taken by Peter Cracknell of a green flash. It only lasts for a second, so don't blink!

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Last month Michael Reinhart noticed conditions were setting up nicely for a possible green flash at sunset. Here is the sun setting.

No clouds on the horizon can indicate the possibility of a green flash. Mike was ready with his camera. As the sun was disappearing, the beginning of a green flash appeared.

Sure enough, a green flash!

And here the green intensifies before it is over...in a flash.

Green flashes are photographable optical illusions. Light from the sunset is refracted, giving us this phenomenon. They are said to be good luck. Last night there was one of the most beautiful green flashes I have ever seen. There were clouds framing it, but the horizon was obviously clear.

Thanks to Michael for allowing me to share his photos with you here.

We had a little rainstorm move through late this morning, but sunshine has returned this afternoon. We've had a lot of the wet stuff, so we can enjoy the dry weather forecast for the rest of the week, including the weekend.

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Chris Pechal managed to capture a recent green flash at sunset.

I have tried for years to photograph one and come up short every time! Fortunately, others are more proficient. Since green flashes are said to bring good luck, let me wish you good luck in the New Year. 2020, we won't miss you one bit.

Thanks to Chris for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

Sunny with clouds today, and crashing waves are reverberating on cliffs and beaches. We received .29 inches from yesterday's rain. More rain in the forecast.

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Many of us love to watch the sunset and see if there will be a green flash at the moment the sun disappears. Steve Woolson captured just that recently.

I've seen several green flashes this past week, and it always feels like a gift.

Thanks to Steve for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

Sunny, mild weather but perhaps some wet stuff tomorrow, Saturday.

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I didn't get a photo of it, but there was a emerald green flash at sunset last night, and it was particularly meaningful to me. I thought I'd share several photos of the green flash sent in to me over the years.

Jim Grant captured a double green flash, an amazing photo. Green flashes are photographable mirages.

This one was taken by Allen Vinson. Allen almost specializes in green flashes.

Here's Allen with a green flash cocktail. Nice!

Thanks to Jim and Allen for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Sunny, mild, clear weather today.