Noun: parhelic circle paa(r)'hee-lik 'sur-kul
- A luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere
"Photographers gathered to capture images of the rare parhelic circle visible that morning";
- solar halo, parhelic ring
Derived forms: parhelic circles
Type of: halo
Encyclopedia: Parhelic circle