21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Halo Around the Sun
Ice halo around the sun caused by refraction of light by ice crystals in the clouds. In addtion, a contrail acted as a spear, slightly after this shot, appearing to spear the sun.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2023 |
| Photo Location: | 1 mile W of Rothville, Missouri, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D5100 |
| Copyright: | © Peggy Farmer |