Anthelion

/ænˈθiːlɪən/

/ænˈθiːliən/

Translation of "anthelion" into Russian

Noun

/ænˈθiːlɪən/

/ænˈθiːliən/

anthelion

anthelia pl

anthelions pl

антелион

The anthelion is a rare optical phenomenon that appears opposite the sun.

Антелион — это редкое оптическое явление, которое появляется напротив солнца.

Noun

/ænˈθiːlɪən/

/ænˈθiːliən/

A bright spot on the parhelic circle directly opposite the Sun, produced by the reflection or backscattering of sunlight by atmospheric ice crystals.

During the cold winter morning, an anthelion appeared opposite the Sun, completing the parhelic circle.