As a result, a viewer in the right position will see many small images of the sun (Amy Cutler) from hum piano Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 1 min 89 sec
✓ Published: 31-Jul-2019

Description:
'The glitter may be caused by natural movement of the water, or by the movement of birds or animals in the water. Even a ripple from a thrown rock will create a momentary glitter. The exact pattern seen depends on the viewer's precise location. When the sun is really low above the horizon, the glitter breaks because of the waves, which could sometimes obstruct the sun and cast a shadow on the glitter. Caution should be exercised while observing the glitter.' (Cox/Munk, Journal of the Optical Soc