Halos

Halos are caused by reflection and refraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere.

22 degree halo at Casey Station Antarctica

22 degree halo at Casey Station Antarctica

Complex halo display seen at South Pole

Complex halo display seen at South Pole

22 degree halo

22 degree halo at South Pole including a halo caused by snow crystals on the snow surface.

22 degree halo formed on the snow surface

Part of a 22 degree halo formed on the snow surface

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