arises from the nearby vessel SS Californian which reported sightings consistent with Fata Morgana mirages. The above Fata Morgana mirage was taken off the US Pacific coast in 2008. English: Fata Morgana (mirage) of islands (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Atmospheric Illusion – Fata Morgana #1/3 (Photo credit: jimflix!) English: Fata Morgana off the