We were driving home at sunset time when we saw this. These are technically called "Sun Dogs". I do not like this name, and call them Sun Spots.
They are caused by the sun reflecting off of ice crystals high up in the atmosphere. They appear around sunset and there is often one on each side of the sun.
Then it appeared as a streak across the sky!
Then it broke into two and became double!
They only last a minute or two, then are gone in the blink of an eye!
- "Sun dogs remind us that beauty often appears in
unexpected forms."
- "Like sun dogs, life’s wonders can be fleeting
yet magnificent."
- "Sun dogs are nature's way of showing us that
light can create magic."
- "Witnessing a sun dog is a reminder that the
universe is full of surprises."
- "The fleeting beauty of sun dogs encourages us
to cherish each moment."
15 comments:
The light and the clouds are so exquisite and unique for memories
so beautiful, I have seen a couple of them but not like this one.. awesome capture
I'm not sure I ever saw this phenomenon.
I don't think I've ever actually seen this happen. How fascinating. I'm wondering now why they are called sun dogs. I'm going to have to google it.
I've seen them a few times, like a circle rainbow! So pretty!
Beautiful! I don't know if I have actually seen this before!
and these certainly are something to cherish when we see them. they are so unique and full of wonder.
These are wonderful pictures of the sky. The light is amazng.
Ooooo, pretty sunsets today with the sun spots. I like those five verses too. They really got to me. Have a lovely Sunday, Ginny.
~Sheri
I’ve never seen anything like that - so unique and beautiful.
What a beautiful sky. I don't think that happens very often.
Okay, I have to admit I have never heard of them, and I have never seen one. Thanks for sharing - they are beautiful!
Spectacular !!
Sue
I have have never seen one, so thank you! I agree, a great reminder to cherish every moment. ❤️
Very pretty.
I wonder why they are called sun dogs.
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