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A Stunning Sun Halo Appears Over Singapore Today

  A Stunning Sun Halo Appears Over Singapore Today  Residents of Singapore were treated to a spectacular sight in the sky today – a breathtaking sun halo encircling the bright afternoon sun. Social media platforms quickly lit up with photos and videos as people captured the rare and mesmerizing phenomenon. What is a Sun Halo? A sun halo, also known as a 22-degree halo, is an optical phenomenon that appears as a glowing ring around the sun. This occurs when sunlight interacts with millions of tiny ice crystals suspended high in the upper atmosphere, usually within thin cirrostratus clouds. These crystals refract and reflect the sunlight, creating the circular halo effect. Why Did It Happen in Singapore? Although sun halos are more commonly seen in colder regions, they can appear in tropical areas like Singapore under the right atmospheric conditions. Today’s halo likely formed due to the presence of high-altitude ice-crystal clouds combined with strong sunlight. Is It Dangerous...