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Post by Biggles on Feb 2, 2012 1:33:03 GMT 1
This is not a rare occurrence but is always interesting, this one was around all day until about 4pm. Formed with ice crystals when a specific temperature and angle of sun is below I think 6 degrees.  Got this shot at New Brighton near Fort looking East.  |
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Post by groundhugger on Feb 2, 2012 21:50:10 GMT 1
corona defraction ....according to wikipedia , mmm I just learn't somethin new  you get a similar effect by the moon and streetlamps when its freezing cold ...according to my dad circa 1955 . |
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Post by liverpoolman1 on Feb 3, 2012 9:08:39 GMT 1
Send for Dan Dare! - the Treens and the Mekon are making a comeback!
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Post by Biggles on Feb 3, 2012 21:24:05 GMT 1
groundhugger, seems Dad`s are useful then especially when correct LOL. Still applies in 2012. I actually snapped a Sun Dog yesterday also.
I really must stay in more ;D
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Post by groundhugger on Feb 4, 2012 1:42:14 GMT 1
a sun dog ! WOW ! .......erm whats a sun dog ?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2012 21:31:15 GMT 1
a sun dog ! WOW ! .......erm whats a sun dog ? It's a similar halo with what appears to be three suns. The're formed when light from the sun hits a thin layer of ice crystals. For more info click link below; www.islandnet.com/~see/weather/elements/sundog.htm |
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Post by Biggles on Feb 15, 2012 22:46:31 GMT 1
Here is my shot of the Sun Dog I mentioned.  |
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Post by Cityflyer on Feb 16, 2012 21:24:20 GMT 1
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