solar halo meaning

UK /ˈsəʊlə ˈheɪləʊ/ US /ˈsoʊlɚ ˈheɪloʊ/ 4 syllables

solar halo (noun): a luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.

Definition of solar halo

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

    Synonyms: parhelic circle, parhelic ring

    Type of: halo

How to pronounce solar halo

solar halo is pronounced /ˈsəʊlə ˈheɪləʊ/ in British English and /ˈsoʊlɚ ˈheɪloʊ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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