The
lunar phenomenon you are seeing outside is called HALO. This is caused
by the refraction, reflection and dispersion of light through ice
particles suspended within thin, high altitude cirrus or cirrostratus
clouds.
As light passes through these hexagon shaped crystals, it is bent at a 22 degree angle, thus creating an optical illusion of a ring around the moon or at times, sun. Courtesy Wikipedia.
As light passes through these hexagon shaped crystals, it is bent at a 22 degree angle, thus creating an optical illusion of a ring around the moon or at times, sun. Courtesy Wikipedia.



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