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Old 02-03-2007
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Originally Posted by Blue Fire View Post
Earlier this evening, I stepped outside to yell at the dog to stop barking (that's a whole 'nother story), and noticed the absolutely awesome halo around the Moon. It looked like the Moon was embedded in soft, glowing cotton, with a subdued rainbow ring around the edge of the cotton. Around the rainbow ring, there was a band of deep, slightly dulled blue-green. Truly amazing!

I went inside to tell folks about it and make some calls so they could take pictures, grabbed my own camera and headed back out - And it was Gone.

Just wondering if anyone else here saw the halo? I appreciated seeing it, but sometimes it's just so much more enjoyable if find someone to share/confirm your sighting. Know what I mean?
HI Bluefire,
I too saw the halo, its pretty erie at times ,I often get to see it when there is plenty of humidity and cold so we get Ice crystals in our atmosphere, its awsome with a full moon.
have you ever seen a sun dog?
those are neat also!
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