Distorted Green Flash Sunset over Italy . ... Credit Copyright: Paolo Lazzarotti Explanation: This was one strange sunset. For one thing, the typically round Sun appeared distorted, geometrically, and multiply layered . For another, some of these layers appeared unusually green. ... When layers of the Earth's atmosphere are unusually warm, layers of the Sun may appear distorted or even seen multiple times. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...