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parhelic circle

DEFINITIONS OF: parhelic circle

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n a luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere

Synonyms:
parhelic ring, solar halo
Type of:
halo
a circle of light around the sun or moon
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