parhelic circle
noun
: a luminous circle or halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun
called also parhelic ring
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The glowing slash, known as a parhelic circle, often only shows up in segments, but sometimes can present as a full circle in the sky.
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Mika McKinnon, Smithsonian, 5 Feb. 2018
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Mika McKinnon, Smithsonian, 5 Feb. 2018
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“Parhelic circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parhelic%20circle. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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