I was outside and noticed that Venus was right above the horizon. I had some time so I decided to watch it set. It hovered above the horizon for a long time but, as soon as it touched the horizon, it was gone in an instant. What's strange is that, right as Venus was disappearing, I could have sworn I saw a little green flash. I know this can happen with the setting sun but can it also happen with Venus?
#astronomy #venus #GreenFlash #question
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2024-09-24 02:14:46
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