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How a Blinding Band of Sunglint Hid Hawaii as Hurricane Kiko Closed In
Key Takeaways
- A September 7, 2025 satellite image showed Hurricane Kiko approaching Hawaii while sunglint partially obscured the islands.
- Kiko had earlier reached Category 4 strength with peak winds around 145 mph before weakening.
- The bright silver band in the image was caused by sunglint, sunlight reflecting directly from the ocean into the satellite sensor.
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DT Editorial Team··via livescience.com