Space Weather News for Aug. 27, 2019
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WHY ARE SUNSETS TURNING PURPLE? Around the northern hemisphere, sky watchers are noticing an unusual color in the sunset sky: purple. The hue ranges from soft violet to vivid magenta, and is often accompanied by fine silvery streaks along the western horizon. What's going on? The phenomenon is probably a result of two volcanoes, which recently spewed sulfurous gases into the stratosphere. Get the full story and observing tips at Spaceweather.com.
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Above: A purple sunset over Saint-Elzéar, Quebec, on Aug. 25th, photographed by Gabriel Cyr. Browse the Realtime Photo Gallery for more examples.
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