They usually happen near sunset. Like rainbows, except they are spots instead of bows. Often you will see one on either side of the sun. Can you see it?
They are called Sun Dogs, but I don't like that name so I call them Sunspots. Because that's what they are. They are caused by ice crystals high up in the air that act like prisms. It is always fun to see one.
Cold
air carves the sunlight into jewels
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I can see the sunspots.
How amazing.
Very interesting. I don't think I've ever seen them before. I may have and not noticed them. I'll have to pay more attention from now on
I've never seen one until now, Ginny. Gorgeous!
We get them around here too. They are so cool!
you found the perfect Sparkle! I love it. and in beautiful jewel tones
I can see them and they are so pretty. I learned a lot about them when our grandson was doing weather in the Air Force. He taught me a lot about the clouds and the different formations. He has moved on now into Space Force, so hopefully I can learn about Space now.
Well you certainly captured jewels of sunlight.
Gorgeous.
Sue
These skies look like they could be paintings! :)
What a spectacular sunset, Ginny. The sunspots makes it even prettier. And that looks like lightning on your Header. I'm so glad you have a place to take these wonderful photos of the sunsets.
So very pretty.
Those are beautiful! You get the greatest sky shots Ginny.
I have never seen them, but we don’t have spectacular sunsets. Thank you! ❤️
I have not seen one that I know of - but they sure are pretty and interesting.
Beautiful photos.
I have seen them around here too but didn't know they had a name.
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