The Sun Visor of a "Rainbow" for Several Hours

12 years, 5 months ago - November 12, 2013

The questions are rife on social networks while a bright halo is observed around the sun on Tuesday November 12. According to the Mauritius Astronomical Society, this is an atmospheric phenomenon that should last a few hours.

They were staring at the sun. Many people wonder about the bright halo around the sun this morning, Tuesday, November 12. And speculation is rife on social networks.

According Auckbur Ricaud, president of the Astronomical Society Mauritius , it is an atmospheric phenomenon. " This is due to micro-crystals formed by water vapor, which are at very high altitude. When light passes through the crystal, it forms a halo , "he says. This, he added, should last a few hours.

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