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Un Parhelio:A parhelion:

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Correct answer: a) Is a photometeor formed by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.

Why it is correct

It is an image of the Sun, from refraction in ice crystals.

Why the others are not

  • b) That resembles an aurora.
  • c) The usual figure is about 22º.
  • d) They are different phenomena.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Parhelion: a false sun beside the Sun.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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