Delhi on Saturday witnessed a bright 'halo' around the Sun in the skies after the rains. Awestruck by the astronomical wonder, the locals shared photos of the phenomenon, also known as the 22-degree circular halo, on social media. The occurrence of an optical phenomenon resembling a ring with rainbow-like colours results from the deflection or refraction of the Sun's rays passing through hexagonal ice crystals found in cirrus clouds. Rainbow Ring ‘Sun Halo’ Over Uttar Pradesh Sky, Netizens Share Spectacular Pictures on Twitter.

Rare Sun Halo in Delhi:

Sun Halo in Delhi:

Whoa!

Beautiful!

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