China: Circumhorizontal Arc Spotted Over Sky Of Xicheng District, Beijing

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China: Circumhorizontal Arc Spotted Over Sky Of Xicheng District, Beijing

Residents of Beijing were treated with a stunning natural display on May 14. A circumhorizontal arc, created by ice crystals in the upper atmosphere refracting the sun's rays, appeared in the sky. The video was captured by Mr. Wang at the Xidan intersection in Xicheng District.

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