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Little-known weather phenomenon creates 'beautiful' sunsets up north

A "beautiful" optical illusion has been impacting sunsets in Australia's north, with a little-known weather phenomenon appearing to split golden hour into different coloured beams.

First seen · 9:17 PM UTCMay 19, 2026

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Little-known weather phenomenon creates 'beautiful' sunsets up northA "beautiful" optical illusion has been impacting sunsets in Australia's north, with a little-known weather phenomenon appearing to split golden hour into different coloured beams.
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