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China: Rare Phenomenon Sundog Spotted In Yingshang County, Anhui

A spectacular phenomenon called Sundog was spotted by a photographer in Yingshang County, Fuyang City, Anhui Province on May 19, 2024 around 7 pm. A sundog, also called mock sun or parhelion, is an atmospheric optical phenomenon caused by reflecting and refracting light rays, resulting in the appearance of two virtual images of the sun.

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Optical phenomenon of cold weather

03.01.2024, Lepna. A sun dog (or sundog) or mock sun, also called a parhelion in meteorology, is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a bright spot to one or both sides of the Sun. It is caused by the refraction of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

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Optical phenomenon of cold weather

03.01.2024, Rahinge. A sun dog (or sundog) or mock sun, also called a parhelion in meteorology, is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a bright spot to one or both sides of the Sun. It is caused by the refraction of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere. Photo Margus Ansu, Tartu Postimees