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Your weather - Your shots: Saharan dust brings vibrancy and haze

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15 October 2023

Your weather - Your shots
Saharan dust brings vibrancy and haze

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Saharan dust helped create vibrant sunsets this week, as captured in Ramsgate, Kent. - © Jeremy Housman

The arrival of Saharan dust to our skies this week resulted in vibrant sunsets for some, and hazy skies for others. Here's how the week looked for our users.

Read more on the Saharan dust and how it impacts us with our article on the event earlier this week.

Saharan dust affects UK and Irelandread more

As things begin to cool down, we should expect some misty mornings to arrive soon. When they do, be sure to grab a picture and send them in!

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What makes a good shot?

Hold your phone horizontally to capture in widescreen, keep steady when capturing the view, make sure your image is in focus, try to avoid harsh light or too little light.

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