anthelion

ˈanθɪliən

Definitions

1. noun

an optical phenomenon in which a bright spot appears on the sky’s dark side when the sun is near the horizon and the observer is in the shadow of the sun.

“The photographer captured an image of an anthelion, which created a striking contrast between light and dark.”

Synonyms

  • atmospheric phenomenon
  • mirage

Antonyms

  • solar eclipse