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Moon ring
Oct 10, 2014 14:14:54 #
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
Oct 10, 2014 14:33:24 #
azted
Loc: Las Vegas, NV.
Interesting shot. Did you see the ring through the lens prior to the shot or only after?
Oct 10, 2014 14:42:40 #
Nice capture :thumbup:
I saw this effect once and called my wife out to see , what is it she asked, I told her it was a moon bow lol She still thinks that is what it's really called, in fact I like that name too
I saw this effect once and called my wife out to see , what is it she asked, I told her it was a moon bow lol She still thinks that is what it's really called, in fact I like that name too
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Oct 10, 2014 16:02:00 #
You're correct about the cause being ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. I don't know that I've ever heard it referred to as a "sun dog". I was always told it was an indication that it would rain in the very near future.
Oct 10, 2014 16:28:36 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
Great work, I was told they are called sun dogs to.
Oct 10, 2014 16:29:38 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
Yes you don't exactly expect Moon Dog Ice Crystals over Mesa AZ. in a Gulf originated storm. In Santa Maria, CA. we see this in Jan or Feb.
Craig
Oct 10, 2014 23:39:17 #
nicksr1125 wrote:
You're correct about the cause being ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. I don't know that I've ever heard it referred to as a "sun dog". I was always told it was an indication that it would rain in the very near future.
It rained the next morning.
Oct 11, 2014 04:13:15 #
keithet58
Loc: Western Colorado
folk-lore says that the number of stars inside the ring will predict the number of days until the next rain.
Oct 11, 2014 08:30:54 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This might help. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_(optical_phenomenon)
Baz
Oct 11, 2014 08:31:57 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
Do you know what the Indians call this?
Oct 11, 2014 10:00:52 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
Nice interesting shot. I believe you are right about the ice crystals in the atmosphere. I've seen the phenomenon a few times.
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Oct 11, 2014 10:21:31 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 11, 2014 14:58:50 #
jayro wrote:
Do you know what the Indians call this?
No, I do not, but would like to know.
Oct 11, 2014 17:03:08 #
Kingmapix wrote:
This is a very poor hand held shot of the full moon out in Mesa, AZ. The atmospherics were just right to form a moon ring. I believe this is due to ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. We were experiencing SW winds coming up from the Gulf of Mexico laden with moisture from a hurricane coming ashore.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
This effect can also happen to the sun. Some call it a "Sun Dog".
If anyone has other information on the cause of the ring, please add your thoughts to this post.
Hi Kingmapix, here's a Double Sun Dog I thought you might be interested in. Just shot it 5 min ago at the Central Calif Coast.
Craig
PS: I just found several dust spots on my sensor :thumbdown:
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