anthelion

noun

ant·he·li·on | \(ˈ)ant¦hēlyən, (ˈ)an¦thē-, -lēən\

plural anthelia\-yə, -ēə \ or anthelions

Definition of anthelion

: the brightish white halolike spot appearing occasionally on the parhelic circle opposite the sun

— called also antisun, countersun

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