parhelia

pärˈhēlēə

Definitions

1. noun

A type of optical phenomenon where a bright spot is surrounded by a ring of light, caused by sunlight shining through ice crystals in the atmosphere.

“The photographer captured a beautiful display of parhelia in the sky during the sunrise.”

Synonyms

  • mock suns
  • sun dogs

Antonyms

  • darkness
  • shadow