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Photos capture superior mirage on Lake Michigan

The phenomenon happens when the air below the line of sight is colder than the air above it.
A superior mirage seen from Ludington State Park shows a reflection of dunes over Lake Michigan.

LUDINGTON, Mich. (WZZM) -- A superior mirage was seen on Lake Michigan Friday afternoon.

The phenomenon happens when the air below the line of sight is colder than the air above it. The mirage was an image of dunes farther down shore reflected up into the air.

WZZM 13 viewer Barbara Cooley captured photos of it.

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