The illusion is called a "superior mirage" — a phenomenon where shifting temperatures over the water bends light waves so people can see objects that are much further away. Earlier this week ...

The term “red mirage” refers to disproportionately-high numbers of Republican votes cast and tallied on Election Day. It’s accompanied by a “blue shift,” where the count sways toward ...

What you’re seeing is not just a mirage, but a superior mirage. We’re all familiar with an inferior mirage that creates the appearance of an oasis in the desert. Both inferior and superior ...