Winterline or winter line is the term used to describe the false horizon that is formed at dusk and is visible from certain mountainous parts of the world.[1] The reason for its formation is not clear, but it has been reported that "experts" believe it occurs due to refraction of light when the dust particles, moisture, and smog, rising from the plains below, meet the cooler mountain air, and a 'second horizon' is formed.[1][2] It is visible from many places throughout the Himalayas and is very prominent from Mizoram, and Mussoorie and Nahan, Himachal Pradesh in India between October and February, and the local Mussoorie Winterline Carnival is named after the phenomenon.[3][4][5] Apart from India, winterline occurs in the Swiss Alps.[2]
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Winterline as visible from Mizoram -
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Winterline view with Lunglei in frame. -
Winterline above the Doon Valley -
Winterline as visible from Mussoorie -
Winterline as visible from Landour near Mussoorie -
Winterline and the hill station Mussoorie in the foreground
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References
edit- ^ a b Jain, Anmol (30 October 2019). "Winterline beckons: Enchanting riot of colours makes an appearance in Mussoorie skies". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Winter Line: A Rare-Vivid Phenomenon Of Nature".
- ^ "Tourists throng Winterline carnival, Landour Mela | Dehradun News - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ Pioneer, The. "Mussoorie winterline festival from Dec 25". The Pioneer.
- ^ "Winterline Carnival festival: विंटरलाइन कार्निवाल के लिए दुल्हन सी सज रही मसूरी". Dainik Jagran.