Meaning Of The Word Parhelion

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What's The Definition Of Parhelion?

parhelion in American English
a bright, sunlike optical illusion caused by sunlight passing through ice crystals in the upper atmosphere; sundog
noun: a bright circular spot on a solar halo; a mock sun: usually one of two or more such spots seen on opposite sides of the sun, and often accompanied by additional luminous arcs and bands

parhelion in British English
noun: one of several bright spots on the parhelic circle or solar halo, caused by the diffraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere, esp around sunset

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