Parhelic Circle (Noun)
Meaning
A luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- A bright parhelic circle was visible on either side of the sun as I looked out the plane window during my flight to Chicago.
- On particularly cold days, I enjoy stepping outside to observe the fleeting parhelic circle surrounding the morning sun.
- From the mountain peak, the entire sky seemed to transform into a kaleidoscope of colors and light, featuring a prominent parhelic circle that stretched far beyond my field of vision.
- Sun dog enthusiasts flocked to the rooftops and highlands to catch a glimpse of the rare parhelic circle radiating from the low-hanging sun.
- As I trudged through the snow drifts, I lifted my face to behold a delicate parhelic circle glistening adjacent to the winter sun, imbuing me with a sense of enchantment.