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One more flash story: I was sailing off Mexico in a race from San Diego to Cabo with 150 boats. It was the first night of our 750 mile sail. The boats were all within VHF radio range and the conditions looked perfect for the flash. I got on the radio to announce that it might happen on this...

I am a sailor and skywatcher and have seen the flash about a dozen times. About 20 years ago I was sailing near the Golden Gate Bridge when the conditions were ripe for a green flash. Sure enough, a huge flash appeared. These last less than a second so if you blink, you miss it. The amazing...