The stunning phenomenon occurs during a clear day, when the setting sun illuminates the cityscape.
Seen from the other side of Lake Michigan, Chicago looks just like an otherworldly, floating city.
PhotographerLynda Myszkowskiis one person who managed to capture the sun-lit skyline.
Her beautiful image, titledBullseye, captures the sun setting behind the Sears Tower.
It was an amazing sight to see.
Travel and landscape photographerBrandon Eicheralso captured Chicagos skyline from afar.
The initial viewgood as it wasonly seemed to improve over the next few hours, herecalls.
As the sun set, an intense band of color formed along the horizon.
All the while, seagulls soared above Lake Michigan.
Id recommend a lens in the 400 600 mm range, if you have one.
Check out some sunset images people have captured from Porter Beach below.
