Hole in the Clouds


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Holes in the Clouds

Mar 10, 2012

Sunbeams break through gaps in dark clouds after an intense snow squall in Port Maitland, Nova Scotia. This is the sort of astronomical phenomenon that used to be used in ads for gospel albums by singers who are no longer with us, but it can occur any time that thick clouds blocking the sun get a little raggedy, most notably when the sun is low in the sky. This photo was taken 45 minutes before sunset last January 30.

Canada   sunset   winter   clouds   skyscape   Port Maitland   Nova Scotia   (Image credit: Bill Curry)