Met Office particulars ‘halo around moon’ phenomenon’s impression on climate forecast

Amazing footage of the sky final evening captured a “lunar halo” in dramatic vogue.

Photos taken throughout the nation confirmed the beautiful ring of sunshine that shone brightly as a result of the skies had been so clear. The phenomenon started quickly after 4pm. According to the Met Office, the impact is brought on by the refraction of moonlight from ice crystals within the higher ambiance – and it’s a sign that rain is on its approach.

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Some of those that managed to take nice snaps of the bizarre sight spoke about it to BBC News. Simon Collins, 57, advised how thrilled he was to catch a glimpse of the second from Reigate, Surrey. “I’m a keen weather observer [and] run a local weather station so am always delighted to see lovely weather phenomena, as so many others did last night as well.”

Social media customers additionally shared their footage and their pleasure on the lunar halo. One X/Twitter person stated she’d seen it within the sky above Oxfordshire for 40 minutes, and replies to her submit included: “This is phenomenal – Love that you were able to capture it all.”

And one other sensible photograph of the halo promoted the reply: “That is pretty DARN COOL.”

A spokesperson for the Met Office stated: “The halo is brought on by ice crystals shaped in excessive clouds. These ice crystals then refract the sunshine from the Moon or the Sun.

“As the ice crystals travel lower, precipitation becomes more likely. In summer months particularly, the halo can be a sign of approaching storms.”

Rain is certainly anticipated all through Sunday and on Monday, the Met Office stated. However, as with temperatures anticipated to plummet later within the week, it’s thought that “significant snow” will fall throughout the nation.

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