Fata Morgana
Fata Morgana, mirage that appeared periodically in the Strait of Messina between Italy and Sicily, named in Italian after the legendary enchantress of Arthurian romance, Morgan le Fay.
This article was most recently revised and updated by John M. Cunningham.
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Article Title:
Fata Morgana
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
13 August 2026
Access Date:
November 14, 2026