On the way home from work the other evening
I saw a weird but beautiful light in the southern clouds
Since a snow storm was headed our way, I wondered if it could have been
A snow(rain)bow?
Linda
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Could it be a sundog? Very pretty!
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Yes, Linda, queen of rainbow capturing…I’ve seen those spots of bright color in icy clouds. My dad called them sundogs as well. I hope you get enough snow to have fun in, but not so much to bring things to a stand-still.
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WOW! Now I know! Not a snowbow, but a sundog. I was so very confused because it wasn’t close to the setting sun, but in the south.
I looked it up on Wikipedia which said:
A sun dog or sundog (scientific name parhelion, plural parhelia, from “beside the sun”; also called a mock sun) is an atmospheric phenomenon that creates bright spots of light in the sky, often on a luminous ring or halo on either side of the sun.[1]
Sundogs may appear as a colored patch of light to the left or right of the sun, 22° (or more) distant and at the same distance above the horizon as the sun, and in ice halos. They can be seen anywhere in the world during any season. In Europe and North America, they might be seen as often as twice a week but they are not always obvious or bright. They are best seen and are most conspicuous when the sun is low.
And the sun was low. Cool!
Now I have something else to watch the sky for!
Thank you Leenie and Threecollie!
Linda
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I’d say it was a sundog too. We get them here when it’s going to be real cold.
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Well, it has turned extremly cold. It’s 2:00 in the afternoon and we are up to 20*.
That’s a neat little fact to know also, if and when I see another one we are heading into very cold weather.
Linda
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Beautiful sky’s! We had a nice one yesterday when we got done with the Christmas bird count that I will post tomorrow!
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That was beautiful
going to work is good for some surprises 🙂
hope your Christmas was wonderful
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Ok, I have learned what a sundog is!!!! Very cool!
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Sundog??? BRRRR!
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You must always have your eyes to the sky:)
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Well one learns something every day. Wrap up and keep warm and safe while I sit here in steaming weather after rain. Yes! We’ve had rain at last for a few days. Its wonderful except the humidity rises and one feels like being in a sauna.
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Looks like you figured out it is a sundog but I kind of like the term ‘snowbow’ to describe something so pretty. Great shots.
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Sundog…never heard of one, but that is soooo cool. Now I am going to be looking up…maybe not such a good idea.. I should just pay attention to the road.
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I knew that was a sun dog, but didn’t know it signified cold weather. Makes sense though. Always learn something new from you :-).
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Great pictures! Very pretty.
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