Saharan dust was carried all the way form the coast of Africa, across the Atlantic, and into the Gulf of Mexico. A thin layer was able to make it over land, and helped contribute to some particularly vibrant sunset

Stock photo: Saharan dust was carried all the way form the coast of Africa, across the Atlantic, and into the Gulf of Mexico. A thin layer was able to make it over land, and helped contribute to some particularly vibrant sunset was taken by simmons48 .