It’s a lunar halo. I saw my first one last year and I’m 66.
simpson95338 on
It is called a Moonbow. same as a rainbow, but it is the Moon.
neorapsta on
Congrats on seeing a 22 degree halo by the looks.
inGage on
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22%C2%B0_halo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22%C2%B0_halo)
“Even though it is one of the most common types of halo, the shape and orientation of the ice crystals responsible for the 22° halo are the topic of debate. Hexagonal, randomly oriented columns are usually put forward as the most likely candidate, but this explanation presents problems, such as the fact that the aerodynamic properties of such crystals leads them to be oriented horizontally rather than randomly. Alternative explanations include the involvement of clusters of bullet-shaped ice columns.”
drhenriquesoares on
I’ve seen this before. Can anyone explain it?
idiotcube on
The weapon is fully charged.
billyyankNova on
There’s a halo ’round the moon
So I know it ain’t to blame
’cause I knew what love could do
But I loved her just the same
Then I let her slip away
Now I’m all alone and blue
That’s the price I got to pay
There’s a halo ’round the moon
-Steve Earle
hdufort on
Cirrostratus or cirrus clouds made of tiny ice crystals, refracting moonlight. Also named “22º halo” due to the refraction angle.
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It’s a lunar halo. I saw my first one last year and I’m 66.
It is called a Moonbow. same as a rainbow, but it is the Moon.
Congrats on seeing a 22 degree halo by the looks.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22%C2%B0_halo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22%C2%B0_halo)
“Even though it is one of the most common types of halo, the shape and orientation of the ice crystals responsible for the 22° halo are the topic of debate. Hexagonal, randomly oriented columns are usually put forward as the most likely candidate, but this explanation presents problems, such as the fact that the aerodynamic properties of such crystals leads them to be oriented horizontally rather than randomly. Alternative explanations include the involvement of clusters of bullet-shaped ice columns.”
I’ve seen this before. Can anyone explain it?
The weapon is fully charged.
There’s a halo ’round the moon
So I know it ain’t to blame
’cause I knew what love could do
But I loved her just the same
Then I let her slip away
Now I’m all alone and blue
That’s the price I got to pay
There’s a halo ’round the moon
-Steve Earle
Cirrostratus or cirrus clouds made of tiny ice crystals, refracting moonlight. Also named “22º halo” due to the refraction angle.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22%C2%B0_halo
Moondog!! Opposite of a sundog!