Kaduna metropolis, on Sunday, witnessed an optical phenomenon called 'Sun Halo' or a rainbow-coloured ring around the sun across the city. Scientists said
Kaduna metropolis, on Sunday, witnessed an optical phenomenon called ‘Sun Halo’ or a rainbow-coloured ring around the sun across the city.
Scientists said Sun Halos are generally considered rare and are formed by hexagonal ice crystals refracting light in the sky — 22 degrees from the sun. halo. The ‘Sun Halo’ brightened up the day in the state with several residents gathered in groups to take a glimpse of it while many people on social media shared the pictures with different captions.Kaduna residents were left awed by the rainbow-coloured halo surrounding the sun as the striking circular rainbow ring was reportedly visible from most parts of the capital city.
According to the UK-based Atmospheric Optics, a knowledge sharing website, the Halo phenomenon happens when the light is reflected and refracted by ice crystals and may split into colours because of dispersion.
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