Brocken spectre

Have you ever seen your own shadow on a misty day or in a foggy area? Well, sometimes when you do that, you might see something really cool! It's called a Brocken Spectre.

Here's how it works: When the sun is shining and you're in a fog-covered area or a cloud, your shadow may cast upon the fog or cloud. If you are high up, like on top of a mountain or a tall building, and the sun is behind you shining on the cloud or fog, you might see your shadow projected onto it. And sometimes, the shadow gets all stretched out and big, and it looks really cool!

But wait, there's more! In addition to the stretched-out shadow, you may notice rings of colored light surrounding it, like a halo. Those rings are called glory rings or the Christina's Glory effect. They occur because the light is refracted, or bent, as it passes through the water droplets in the cloud or fog.

So, to sum it up, a Brocken Spectre is when your shadow is cast onto a mist or fog, making it look super big and cool, and it may be surrounded by rings of colored light. It's a neat trick of light that only happens in specific weather conditions, and it's something to watch out for if you're climbing up high on a foggy day!