Fata Morgana (mirage)

Optical phenomenon

A Fata Morgana (Italian: [ˈfaːta morˈɡaːna]) is a complex form of mirage visible in a narrow band right above the horizon. The term Fata Morgana is the Italian translation of Morgan le Fay of Arthurian legend. These mirages are often seen in the Italian Strait of Messina, and were described as fairy castles in the air or false land conjured by her magic.

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