A mirage, unique to this time of year, appeared in Uozu City, Toyama Prefecture, captivating visitors. A mirage is a phenomenon that occurs when cold and warm air above the sea surface overlap, causing light to refract. On the 26th, the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures in Uozu City was more than 15℃, and a mirage that could be clearly seen with the naked eye appeared around noon.
Tourist: “It’s the first time I’ve seen one, and I was surprised that it was upside down.” Tourist volunteer guiding visitors about the mirage: “Today’s mirage is great, both in terms of its length and how clearly it can be seen with the naked eye.” Uozu City ranks the visibility of mirages on a five-point scale, and this mirage received the highest A rank for the first time in eight years since 2018. Visitors, with binoculars in hand, were captivated by the fantastical scenery unfolding above the sea surface. [TV Asahi NEWS]
