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parhelic circle

a bright circular halo that appears to intersect the sun in a plane parallel to the horizon

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noun

A luminous halo visible at the height of the sun and parallel to the horizon, caused by the sun's rays reflecting off atmospheric ice crystals. Also called parhelic ring.

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