I'd never even heard of this before. How far above the horizon does the light extend? ---------- From: Brent Watson Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 4:43 PM To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Green Flash Hi Chuck, I have seen the green flash many times from the Wasatch Front. I see it a couple of dozen times per year. I see it most often when it sets over the lake, but I have also seen it when it sets over the Oquirrhs (rarely). Once I was driving to Logan near Willard Bay. The Sun was placed so that it would go behind peaks on Promontory Point. I saw the flash six or seven times in a few minute period! My favorite sighting was in Carlsbad, CA. I was sitting on a deck overlooking the ocean watching the sunset. I had a 60mm spotting scope also, watching the sailboats. Just as the Sun was about 20% set, I looked at it throught the spotting scope. (LOTS of atmospheric extinction, but probably still not safe. I saw two sailboats sihlouetted against the Sun, and the edge and top of the Sun were torn and highlighted in green! There were also some sunspots visile. This is one of those pictures that is etched in your mind. I DO NOT RECOMMEND LOOKING AT THE SUN THROUGH ANY OPTICAL AID. I just mention this experience because it was SO spectacular. I think all it takes around here is to look frequently. I have seen the green flash from the airport, the beaches, I-80, and many other places. Brent