Sunday, 20 May 2012

A circumhorizontal arc is an optical phenomenon - an ice-halo formed by plate-shaped ice crystals in high level cirrus clouds. 







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  1. Jess20 May 2012 at 17:42

    During the Winter, we'll have the conditions where you can see a full circle. It's awesome.

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    1. Joanne Casey20 May 2012 at 18:38

      Jess, I would love to see that...if you get the chance take a photo for me.

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  2. Jess20 May 2012 at 19:54

    I will.

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  3. Anonymous21 May 2012 at 01:16

    Called "sundogs". I think.
    I've actually seen "moondogs".

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    1. Joanne Casey21 May 2012 at 10:41

      Is that the same as a "moonbow"? http://www.nightskyhunter.com/Moonbow%20Madness,%20Maghera%20-%20Sept%2013th%202011.html

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  4. the brownhaze21 May 2012 at 10:01

    I have totally seen one of them when I was in Argentina. I even have photos.

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  5. Ashraf27 May 2012 at 13:52

    some cool photos

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