Solar Halo (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
- The photographer waited patiently for the perfect shot of the solar halo surrounding the sun during the winter morning.
- Witnesses described a bright solar halo visible for miles around the city, causing traffic to slow in awe.
- Scientists use solar halos to study the size and distribution of ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.
- As the skiers gazed out at the breathtaking scenery, a rare solar halo appeared in the sky above the mountain.
- At dawn, the rare atmospheric phenomenon known as a solar halo materialized above the frozen lake, captivating onlookers with its ethereal beauty.