A Brocken spectre is an optical phenomenon that occurs when an observer's shadow is cast upon a cloud or mist while the sun is behind the observer. This results in a magnified and distorted shadow that can appear surrounded by a rainbow-like glory, creating an otherworldly effect. The phenomenon is named after the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz Mountains of Germany, where it was first observed and described.
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