The setting sun throws the engine cowling into harsh relief.
On 23 May I flew from Sydney to San Francisco, on the way to Toronto. I didn’t get much sleep over the Pacific, but the stunning sunset and sunrise at 33,000ft made up for it — almost. 😉
As the sky darkens, a single bright star is visible above the band of intense sunset colour.
Reflections in the engine cowling:
Beginning of sunset: the cloud tops are tinged with pink, and the fuselage is reflected in the engine cowlingl.
Sunrise: the fuselage and the rising sun are reflected in the engine cowling.
Sunrise:
The horizon is delicate shades of blue and pink, and the rising sun makes metal points on the wing glow as if they were lights.
