Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a parhelion, an optical phenomenon in which a bright spot appears on either side of the sun or moon.

“The photographer captured the parhelic circle on the ice, a rare and breathtaking sight.”

2. noun

a parhelic circle, a bright band of light that appears on either side of the sun or moon, typically in association with halos or other optical phenomena.

“The hikers witnessed a spectacular parhelic display in the Arctic sky.”