22° halo en · NOUN
Meanings
- An atmospheric phenomenon caused by sunlight or moonlight refracting through millions of hexagonal ice crystals in the upper atmosphere, such as in cirrus clouds, creating a ring of light with a 22-degree radius around the sun or moon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22° halos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
sun dog · moon dog · paraselene · parhelion