With an alpenglow, the sun is directly below the horizon line so there is no direct path for the light to reach the mountains. The beautiful colorful light of an alpenglow is caused by the reflection off airborne snow, water or ice particles that are low in the atmosphere.
Besides, what is the meaning of alpenglow?
In this regard, how does alpenglow app work?
Alpenglow will use a more accurate location to retrieve forecasts, all while keeping your position on your device and never stored online. The elevation for your location will be retrieved to calculate more accurate Sunrise, Sunset, and Magic Hour times.
When can you see alpenglow?
When to view Alpenglow
Alpenglow is best seen near summer months, when the air is relatively still and clouds are minimal. It is best seen just after sunset, but can also be observed before sunrise.
What is it called when the sun touches the horizon?
During civil twilight, the geometric center of the Sun’s disk is at most 6 degrees below the horizon. In the morning, this twilight phase ends at sunrise; in the evening it begins at sunset. Sunrise and sunset are the moments when the Sun’s upper edge touches the horizon.
