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DarrenSV650S
20-01-08, 10:00 PM
The moon has a weird white circle around it. Doesn't show up well on photo's, but the circle is at the same height as the clouds. The circle is so big I can't get the whole thing in a photo.



Weird:confused:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/DarrenStewartTait/DSCF0003-1.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k164/DarrenStewartTait/DSCF0005-1.jpg
Lissa
20-01-08, 10:04 PM
It's an atmospheric effect known as a 22 degree halo.

:D
DarrenSV650S
20-01-08, 10:07 PM
Wow Lissa. How did you know that :)
Davie
20-01-08, 10:08 PM
It's an atmospheric effect known as a 22 degree halo.

:D

:confused:
Treacle
20-01-08, 10:10 PM
Pretty much the principles as a rainbow.
Lissa
20-01-08, 10:14 PM
Wow Lissa. How did you know that :)


Because I used to be very into stars and astronomy and stuff. (Geek alert!)

See here
http://www.dewbow.co.uk/haloes/halo1.html
Richie
20-01-08, 10:22 PM
Pretty much the principles as a rainbow.
but a rainbow is viewed at 52 degrees.

sorry I'm a rainbow spotter
Rog
20-01-08, 10:57 PM
I was always told that it is a good sign that there will be a frost