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mock sun
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parhelion, mock sun, sundognoun
a bright spot on the parhelic circle; caused by diffraction by ice crystals
"two or more parhelia are usually seen at once"
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mock sun
A sun dog (or sundog) or mock sun, also called a parhelion (plural parhelia) in meteorology, is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a bright spot to one or both sides of the Sun. Two sun dogs often flank the Sun within a 22° halo. The sun dog is a member of the family of halos caused by the refraction of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere. Sun dogs typically appear as a pair of subtly colored patches of light, around 22° to the left and right of the Sun, and at the same altitude above the horizon as the Sun. They can be seen anywhere in the world during any season, but are not always obvious or bright. Sun dogs are best seen and most conspicuous when the Sun is near the horizon.
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mock sun
A mock sun, also known as a sundog or parhelion, is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that creates bright spots of light in the sky, often on a luminous ring or halo on either side of the sun. They are caused by the refraction of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of mock sun in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of mock sun in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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