Book 20, Question 94
What Is a Brocken Spectre?
A Brocken spectre is a giant shadow of you, cast on a cloud! It sounds spooky, but it is only science. The shadow is yours, made of light and mist.
More fun facts
- A Brocken spectre is your own shadow cast onto low cloud or mist.
- It is often ringed by a rainbow halo.
- Even in a group, you see only your own spectre.
- It is named after the Brocken mountain in Germany.
- You can also see one from an airplane above clouds.
Questions kids ask
What is a Brocken spectre?
It is your own shadow cast onto low cloud or mist, often ringed by a rainbow halo.