Last night, Jan 2, I saw this beautiful lunar halo over my back yard with Jupiter below the Moon. To many folk long ago such appearances would portend something ominous.
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Optical phenomenon, prismatic Arc on the Iridescent spectrum or a rainbow
An Optical phenomenon of a prismatic Arc on the Iridescent spectrum . Seen this Afternoon
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Stunning anticrepuscular rays over the Atlantic Ocean near Kennedy Space Center, Florida. These rare rays of sunlight appear to converge at the antisolar point, creating a breathtaking display of light and color in the sky. The actual sunset was in the opposite direction.
Astronomy Picture from 17/09/2006
Anticrepuscular Rays Over Florida
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060917.html
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A vibrant rainbow arches over a serene landscape near Knights Ferry, California, appearing to touch down on a solitary tree atop a grassy hill. The image captures the unique perspective of a rainbow's position relative to the observer, highlighting the optical phenomena of light refraction and reflection within raindrops. The sun, positioned behind the camera, contributes to the rainbow's dramatic arc across the winter sky.
Astronomy Picture from 13/03/2023
Rainbow Tree
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230313.html
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๐ฆ๐น A Unique Natural Phenomenon in Austria โ Subsun
โ๏ธ This effect resembles a mirror image of the sun and occurs when sunlight is reflected off ice crystals in the atmosphere.