Sundog

Sundogs, also know as parhelia, are caused by the atmospheric reflection of sunlight by plate-shaped hexagonal ice crystals. They are often seen as part of a 22 degree halo.

This one caught my eye on the way home from work. The color was so vivid, I had to pull over and take a shot. Too bad the iPhone did not pick up the color as well as my eyes.

 

Solar Halos, Sun Dogs, Sun Spokes, Rainbows

 

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