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The sun candle: a rare optical phenomenon in snowy environments

Friday April 4, 2025. 02:56 PM , from BoingBoing
The sun candle: a rare optical phenomenon in snowy environments
This 'sun candle' looks like a portal to another world. Also known as a 'sub sun', this optical phenomenon is a rare occurrence. This gorgeous natural occurrence happens when  sunlight is reflected off the surface of ice crystals.

Subsuns are typically found in high-altitude clouds or ice-covered surfaces. — Read the rest
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