Name: Ann M.
Status: educator
Age: 50s
Location: N/A
Country: N/A
Date: 2/25/2004
Question:
While flying at a high altitude as daylight changes to night, I have
observed a beautiful deep dark blue night sky underscored by a thin line of bright sunlight
with the late afternoon sky color beneath it. What is this color phenomena where night
touches day? Is there a name for it? Can you direct me to more information?
Replies:
Ann,
Do an Internet or dictionary search on the word, "Terminator" I think it might be that which
you seek.
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