No, the lake didn't suddenly shrink, nor did the city beyond the horizon teleport closer. The illusion is called a "superior mirage" — a phenomenon where shifting temperatures over the water bends ...

A drone photographer witnessed a remarkable sight when he captured a bright orange sunset covering the frozen Lake Michigan on February 23. Nate’s Dronography captured this footage, and told Storyful ...

"Interestingly, the sun is reaching its solar maximum (increased activity that's conducive for northern lights) over the next few ... sand beach right where the lake drains into the Atlantic.