Connecting Arts & Science: Bella McArthur

In Nantucket, violet-hued sunsets are a stunning natural spectacle, most often seen from the island's western beaches. The colors are caused by a phenomenon known as atmospheric scattering, where airborne particles and atmospheric conditions filter sunlight as it passes through the earth's atmosphere. 

Photo by Bella McArthur, amateur photographer and island lover. Her photograph here taken in September 2025 shows the harbor glowing a glorious violet.