Natural Events

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noun a bright circular spot on a solar halo; a parhelion

  • The sundog phenomenon occurs when ice crystals in the atmosphere refract sunlight, creating bright spots on either side of the sun.
  • Hey, did you see that cool sundog in the sky earlier today?
  • I heard some people call sundogs 'sun puppies' because of their playful appearance in the sky.
  • The sundog of creativity shone brightly in her mind, inspiring a burst of new ideas.