About The Word Parhelion
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Parhelion
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What's The Definition Of Parhelion?
[n] a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals
Synonyms | Synonyms for Parhelion: mock sun | sundog Related Terms | Find terms related to Parhelion: See Also | place | spot | topographic point Parhelion In Webster's Dictionary \Par*hel"ion\, n.; pl. {Parhelia}. [L. parelion, Gr.
?, ?; ? beside + ? the sun.]
A mock sun appearing in the form of a bright light, sometimes
near the sun, and tinged with colors like the rainbow, and
sometimes opposite to the sun. The latter is usually called
an anthelion. Often several mock suns appear at the same
time. Cf. {Paraselene}.
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