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A sundog in tke sky

This image shows a sundog, an atmospheric phenomenon that consists of a pair of bright spots on either side on the sun, often co-occurring with a luminous ring known as a halo. Sundogs are often created by the refraction and reflection of light within ice crystals in high and cold clouds whereas the crystals act as prisms.

Credit:

F. M. Montenegro Montes/ESO

About the Image

Id:img_2738-cc
Type:Photographic
Release date:25 September 2014, 16:21
Size:4096 x 2731 px

About the Object

Type:Unspecified : Sky Phenomenon : Light Phenomenon : Halo : Parhelia
Category:Chile

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