Apologies if this is the wrong group for this type of query. A friend
observed this strange light in the evening sky (in the UK)and would
like to know what it was - it wasn't the sun which was further over
towards the west. Any information or suggestions as to where to
research further most welcome. Thanks.

http://www.onefivenine.info/Lights_in_the_sky/Index

On 22 May 2005 12:33:26 -0700, "mc"
wrote:

Apologies if this is the wrong group for this type of query. A friend
observed this strange light in the evening sky (in the UK)and would
like to know what it was - it wasn't the sun which was further over
towards the west. Any information or suggestions as to where to
research further most welcome. Thanks.

http://www.onefivenine.info/Lights_in_the_sky/Index

Its a refraction effect, probably ice crystals.

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu...os/halo22.html

This site has several good links
http://envsci.rutgers.edu/~veron/Ice_halos_slides.pdf

BTW - Your friend got some nice shots.

Jim

Many thanks for your reply and links, Jim. Much appreciated - I'll pass
them on to Kevin. He also took some 35mm film photos which should be
better quality.

Michael

Not sure what time sunset is over there, but another potential is:

http://lasp.colorado.edu/noctilucent_clouds/


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Many thanks for your reply and links, Jim. Much appreciated - I'll pass
them on to Kevin. He also took some 35mm film photos which should be
better quality.

Michael