A parhelion, or "sun dog" is captured here. This is an atmospheric optical illusion that consists of a bright spot to one or both sides of the Sun. Sun dogs are a members of the family of halos, and are caused by the refraction of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
A parhelion, or "sun dog" is captured here. This is an atmospheric optical illusion that consists of a bright spot to one or both sides of the Sun. Sun dogs are a members of the family of halos, and are caused by the refraction of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere.