Midday Altocumulus move thru the area and while passing through, I get a fine corona around the sun and later on lenticular cloud formations pass through showing fine iridescence. With sun getting sort of low, more AC roll in precipating into a layer of ice crystals which forms a tall ellipse that’s complete and lasted for over an hour. I got some nice pics of the display and this is a good way to start the new halo year ( 1 – 2 ).
Michael Ellestad
Very nice! I’ve yet to see an elliptical halo.How tall are they usually?
Looks like the season over there has started early ! Nice.
Nick the height of the ellipse can vary with elevation. The sun was getting low when I got this one. in 2008 I go tthe display that lasted over 2 hours and the sun was higher up and the halo was close to being round.
@ Marko, Yeah its a nice catch for me and the season is early.