Publisher's Synopsis
LIGHTS FANTASTIC provides a fascinating guide to some wonderful natural effects. The author explains how, when and where a wide variety of nature's spectacular optical phenomena occur in an easy-to-understand way. Whilst written for non-scientists, the book is also excellent for people with a more scientific background. Amongst the many effects covered are: mirages, the green flash, halos, rainbows, lightning, aurora (southern lights and northern lights), sky colour, sunbeams, ice pillars, iridescent clouds and eclipses.
