Saturday, November 29, 2025

Sunday Sunset - The Sun Spot

 We spotted this Sun Spot in the sky the other day. It's real name is Sun Dog, but I prefer to call them Sun Spots. They usually occur when the sun is low in the sky, and sometimes there is one on each side of the sun. They are caused by a refraction of ice crystals high in the atmosphere. 

And OF COURSE there were lots of wires. But Mr. Squirrel on the wire to the left is enjoying it.


“The sky invents echoes so the sun won’t shine alone.”

17 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photo, Ginny. Mr. Squirrel is cute.

CheerfulMonk said...

Great photo. The squirrel is a great addition. :)

roentare said...

A sun dog glowing beside the wires and a nonchalant little squirrel as its witness makes even an ordinary sky feel quietly enchanted.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

I thing I only have seen one sun dog and mine was round, around the sun from our back yard.. I wonder what the squirrel thought of it.. can a squirrel think?

DawnTreader said...

Good catch!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

I love that a squirrel photo-bombed your gorgeous picture, Ginny. They sure can be rascals!

Shug said...

This is a sweet sunspot and your creation of it on the header is so nice. How about Mr. Squirrel? Looks like he is in his own world.

Ann said...

Nice spot. Fun that you caught the squirrel on the wire too

Mari said...

They are so pretty! Nice catch of the squirrel too.

🍁 Debby said...

I didn't know this. I don't believe I have ever seen one. I'll try and be more observant.

Red Rose Alley said...

Ooooo, very cool, Ginny. You always find interesting sights to share. I like the name "sun spots" too. ; )

Wishing you a merry and bright month of December.

~Sheri

Jeanette said...

Great photo!

Linda said...

You take such great photos!!!

Great-Granny Grandma said...

I have seen those before, but never knew they had a name.

photowannabe said...

Love this photo and Mr. Squirrel is the perfect addition to the Sun Spots.
Enjoy your day Ginny.
Sue

Carla from The River said...

A fantastic capture Ginny, well done.
xx oo
Carla

Chatty Crone said...

I have never seen a sun spot before - I don't think.

Sunday Sunset - The Sun Spot

 We spotted this Sun Spot in the sky the other day. It's real name is Sun Dog, but I prefer to call them Sun Spots. They usually occur w...