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parhelic circle

/pɑːˈhiːlɪk ˈsɜːrkəl/

Tradução: Anel luminoso horizontal que circunda o Sol, causado pela refração da luz solar através de cristais de gelo na atmosfera, frequentemente aparecendo como um círculo branco paralelo ao horizonte.

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/pɑːˈhiːlɪk ˈsɜːrkəl/C2formalscientific
  • ptAnel luminoso horizontal que circunda o Sol, causado pela refração da luz solar através de cristais de gelo na atmosfera, frequentemente aparecendo como um círculo branco paralelo ao horizonte.

A luminous, horizontal ring around the sun caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the atmosphere, often appearing as a white circle parallel to the horizon.

  1. Atmospheric optical phenomenonC2formal

    A luminous, horizontal ring around the sky, parallel to the horizon, caused by the reflection of sunlight off ice crystals in the atmosphere.

    ptCírculo parélico

    • The parhelic circle was clearly visible during the cold winter afternoon.
    • Scientists observed a rare parhelic circle alongside a sun dog.
    • Photographers captured the parhelic circle stretching across the sky.