WestTinsley Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Why does the sun look strange today? Seems to be across most of NW europe Why does the sun look strange today? http://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2017-10-16/why-does-the-sun-look-strange-today/ Strange sunlight over Chesterfield Market today The unusual colour of the sky and the redness of the sun today is likely to be due to smoke from wildfires occurring over northern Iberia along with desert dust high up in the atmosphere originating from North Africa. Some aircraft flying at altitude have reported a smell of burning in the cabin which reinforces this theory. Strange sun over Manchester Strange sun over Manchester Credit: PAUL EDWARDS As ex hurricane Ophelia passes to the west of the UK is it bringing with it air from much further south and this air is not only giving us today’s muggy weather but also bring dust with it. This dust scatters the blue light from the sun letting more red light through much as at sunrise or sunset. Rochdale Rochdale Credit: SCOTT HAGREEN However, measurements from the surface air quality network show no evidence of significant dust concentrations in the air at the surface. Last updated Mon 16 Oct 2017 --------- http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/15598778.Been_wondering_why_the_sky_looks_so_strange_today_/?ref=rss 1 hr ago Weather: Saharan dust causes sky to turn yellow and sun appear red across Dorset Been wondering why the sky has a yellow tinge to it today? Well you're not the only one. The sky's strange hue combined with a pinky red sun has left readers (and us) perplexed. However, it is believed to be a combination of Saharan dust pulled in by ex-hurricane Ophelia and smoke from the forest fires in Portugal. ..... Edited October 16, 2017 by WestTinsley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Mod Note Off topic posts have been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy266 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I was in Ches too today, and planned to take an artisic photo of the red sun behind the twisted spire... then it clouded over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dales Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I was in Ches too today, and planned to take an artisic photo of the red sun behind the twisted spire... then it clouded over... That's a shame, it's sunny now here in Chesterfield! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puggie Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 The orange has faded away and has been replaced with winds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogets Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 When the sky turns red the king of terror will rain hell fire down from the sky riding a horse and charriot above the clouds This is Armageddon The end of the world Judgement day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindylou53 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Noticed this at 12 o'clockish - pinkish-orange sun - very unusual. Heard it was to do with fog/pollution but never noticed it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I have never seen an orange, reddish sun in the daytime like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogets Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I have never seen an orange, reddish sun in the daytime like this. Its a sign from god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padders Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 when the sky turns red the king of terror will rain hell fire down from the sky riding a horse and charriot above the clouds this is armageddon the end of the world judgement day oh ek......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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