Sunday, February 14, 2010

APOD 3.4

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100208.html
This picture shows the atmospheric effect of a sun halo. The sun halo is created by tiny ice crystals in thin higher clouds. The crystals deflect the sun's light by 22 degrees creating a sort of magnifying effect. There are similar moon halos at night which have been seen here in Florida commonly.

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