Sunrise Over San Francisco Bay

July 27, 2003

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Provided and copyright by: Jerry Pilkay
Summary authors & editors: Jerry Pilkay; Jim Foster

The above photo shows the splendor and serenity of San Francisco Bay at sunrise on a winter's morn. When the Sun is close to the horizon, whether at sunrise or sunset, and if aerosols are present in the lower atmosphere, the sky can quickly turn a brilliant red or orange. This is especially true if high or mid-level clouds are overhead.

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