"Isn't it Photoshop?"... 'Cargo Ship Floating in the Sky' Spotted off the Coast of the UK

Found Along Coastal Areas Including Cornwall and Devon in England
Reported as a Special Atmospheric Phenomenon Called 'Wishing Mirages'

A cargo ship floating in the sky was discovered off the coast of Cornwall, England. / Photo by The Sun website capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] A "ship floating in the sky" has appeared off the coast of the UK, drawing attention.

According to local UK media such as The Sun on the 6th (local time), from the end of last month to early this month, ships seemingly floating in the air were spotted along the coasts of some areas in southwest England, including Cornwall and Devon.

According to the report, David Morris, a resident of Cornwall, spotted a cargo ship floating above the sky while passing by a nearby coast at the end of last month. At first, he thought it was an illusion caused by the similar colors of the sea and sky, but upon looking again, he confirmed that the ship was indeed floating above the sky.

In addition, ships floating in the air were also captured in Banff, Aberdeenshire in northern UK, and in Devon, multiple ships were simultaneously seen floating above the sky.

UK netizens who saw the photos reacted with amazement, saying, "Isn't this a Photoshop photo?", "I can't believe it," and "It seems like some kind of optical illusion, but this is the first time I've seen such a sight living in this country."

It is reported that this phenomenon is likely a type of mirage called the "superior mirage."

Meteorologist David Brain explained to the BBC, "The 'superior mirage' occurs due to a special atmospheric condition that refracts light."

A superior mirage happens when cold air gathers over the sea surface and pushes warm air upward, causing a sharp difference in air density.

The air layer between the cold and warm air acts like a lens, creating an optical illusion that makes distant objects appear higher than their actual position.

Because of this, ships that are actually on the sea surface appear as if they are floating above the sky.

Superior mirages commonly occur in polar regions but are also known to happen in the UK during winter when temperatures drop sharply.

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