Ask the Meteorologist: How does a temperature inversion cause the Fata Morgana?

Govee Floor Lamp Mirage: Prime-Day Fata Morgana Phenomenon – Archyde

Science on Instagram: "Sometimes ships appear to be floating above the sea or sky due to a rare optical illusion called a superior mirage (Fata Morgana). This happens when cold air lies close to the sea surface and warmer air stays above it. Because light bends (refracts) while passing through these air layers of different temperatures, the light rays from the ship curve downward toward the observer’s eyes. As a result, the ship’s image appears lifted above the horizon, making it look like it is