Lockdown Day 71 - Fata Morgana

Strong mirage at teatime today totally transformed the Bass Rock, Craigleith and Fidra+mainland East Lothian.

This type of mirage is known as a Fata Morgana.
Fata Morgana is the Italian name for Morgan le Fay (meaning "Morgan the Fairy"), a sorceress of medieval legends, the sister of the legendary King Arthur.
Its Italian origin is because this type of mirage was often seen across the Strait of Messina.

Compare this blip with a recent one that shows no distortion.

Zoomed in versions in the 'extras'.