The optical phenomenon, known as “Pollen corona,” occurs when the Sun is partially obscured and light hits a swarm of pollen, resulting in a scattering of wavelengths and diffraction patterns.

Fitzsimmons' image includes at least three different confirmed optical phenomena: a 22-degree halo, the large circle surrounding the sun; a pair of "sundogs," the bright points on each side of the ...

A mysterious halo around the sun isn’t just a beautiful sight—it could be a warning. Learn the science and ancient beliefs behind this rare phenomenon and why it might signal an approaching storm.

The phenomenon features a halo around the shadow of the plane against the clouds. A screengrab from a viral video on TikTok capturing "the glory of the pilot" seen during a flight.

PETOSKEY — If you looked up at the sky today and noticed a glowing ring around the sun, you’re not alone. That bright, circular halo is a natural optical phenomenon known as a sun halo, and ...

Metereologist Jean Suriel has been reporting on the solar halo that has been visible in different places in the DR since 19 June 2025. A search online shows people have been talking about them since ...

On Saturday afternoon, a wonderful phenomenon took over Sharjah's skies — the 22º halo. Wondering what it is, or why it happened? Read on to know more.

As a result of this refraction, a circular ring of light appears around the sun (or the moon at night), referred to as the 22-Degree Halo. Al Jarwan noted that this phenomenon may indicate changes in ...

TAGBILARAN CITY – A celestial spectacle lit up the skies of Bohol as a rare sun halo formed a ring around the sun on Wednesday, May 28. The sun halo was visible at 11 a.m. and lasted for ...

Unusual optical phenomenon captured over Plymouth. Ian Lott thought it was a strange rainbow - but it turned out to be a "halo" plymouthherald. Bookmark. Share; News. By. Carl Eve Crime Reporter.

Ralph mentioned that he last saw the sun halo about two years ago when he was walking around the Al Maryah Island. Aside from UAE, the rare phenomenon also graced the skies of Aseer in Saudi ...