WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Circle in the sky

May 6, 2025 8:28 pm

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Thanks for the photos of this afternoon’s sky sight. First, from Richard at Constellation Park around 4:20 pm:

Then about 15 minutes later, a photo by Dharmamitra:

Online consensus seems to be that this is simply a “halo,” caused by ice crystals.

7 Replies to "WEST SEATTLE WEATHER: Circle in the sky"

Patrick May 6, 2025 (9:37 pm)

This a 22⁰ halo caused by sunlight being refracted by hexagonal ice crystals suspended in the upper atmosphere.

This can also occur with the moon.

Signed @westseawx
- WSB May 6, 2025 (9:49 pm)
  
  Thanks!
HS May 7, 2025 (8:17 am)

Well that settles it. We are being watched by a great chameleon.
Bronson May 7, 2025 (8:58 am)

Almost always precedes rain in the next 24-36 hours.
Dharmamitra May 7, 2025 (1:49 pm)

The second picture (by Dharmamitra) was taken at Lincoln Park, just south of the pool…DM
Pic taken near 4Ave S about 3pm. May 8, 2025 (8:38 am)

Pic taken near 4th Ave S about 3pm.
Pic taken near 4Ave S about 3pm. May 8, 2025 (8:53 am)

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