- Craig Hayslip, a faculty research assistant, captured the strange moment.
- It is most visible at sea, but can also be seen from tall buildings or mountains.
An eerie green flash lit up the sky as the sun set over the ocean in Oregon.
The strange moment was captured by Craig Hayslip, a faculty research assistant at Oregon State University.
Hayslip posted a photo of the sunset and the flash of green light, which some have called “paranormal,” on her Instagram last week. The photo left people stunned by the sight and offering explanations for what they were seeing.
“Tonight’s sunset west of Bandon, Oregon, and then a flash of green behind a cloud at the end,” he said.
Craig Hayslip, a faculty research assistant at Oregon State University, captured an eerie green flash lighting up the sky as the sun set over the ocean in Oregon.
Hayslip graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in zoology in 1982. He now works for the Hatfield Marine Science Center at Oregon State University in Newport.
The ‘elusive’ green flash occurs when the sun is almost completely below the horizon, while its upper edge remains visible.
At that time, the upper edge of the sun may take on a vibrant green or even electric blue hue.
Oregon live reported that staff at the Marine Mammal Institute said they had witnessed the flash “quite frequently” while at sea.
According sky EarthThe best time to see the phenomenon is during a clear day, with no clouds on the horizon.
In addition to being visible from the ocean or beach, the green flash can also be seen from the top of tall buildings or mountains, the outlet said. It is recommended that those who witness the show do not look directly at the sun as it could cause eye damage.
In the first photo Hayslip posted, a portion of the sun was seen setting below the horizon as dark orange clouds loomed overhead.
Commenters flocked to her post, with one saying: “I’ve been trying for so many years to see the green flash.”
In the first photo Hayslip posted, a portion of the sun was seen setting below the horizon as dark orange clouds loomed overhead.
They added: ‘It’s great to at least see it here. Thank you for capturing the moment!’
Another commented: ‘Amazing and beautiful photo, thanks for sharing it with everyone!’
According to your websiteHayslip graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in zoology in 1982.
He now works for Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, where he photographs documentation of tagging efforts and manages the media library.
Hayslip said he also had the opportunity to do “other interesting jobs,” such as building satellite tags and working on research ships.
In 2020, a sunset near the Golden Gate Bridge created a momentary flash of green light.
In 2020, a sunset near the Golden Gate Bridge created a momentary flash of green light.
Eric Sterman captured time-lapse video of the mysterious optical phenomenon in 2015.
Sterman was recording a video of a Hawaiian sunset on the north shore of Oahu when his Panasonic GH4 camera caught the strange green flash.
Time-lapse images showed the sun descending from a bank of dark clouds and gradually sinking into the ocean as a pod of whales leaped out of the water.
Just before the sun completely disappeared below the horizon, a portion of the ocean surface and the darkening sky lit up green for a brief moment.
The green flash occurred just before the last part of the sun disappeared from view at the end of the 15-second clip.
