A Ring Around The Moon December 13, 2024 Richmond, VA
Photos Copyright 2024 William T. Hark
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Awesome ring around the moon! Rings (22 degree halos) around the moon form when moon-light travels thorugh very high altitiude clouds (cirrus) that are made of tiny ice crystals. Rings around the moon often precede the approach of storm systems with rain or snow.
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