Brocken Spectre: An Erie Optical Phenomenon (opens in new tab)

In northern Germany, in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, between the rivers Weser and Elbe, stands a mountain that is home to mysterious legends and strange weather. For centuries, travellers have reported seeing giant shadowy figures looming in the mist, surrounded by glowing rings of light. These eerie apparitions were once attributed to witches, spirits, and supernatural forces. Today, science has explained the phenomenon, but the Brocken remains one of Europe's most atmospheric and intriguing ...