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Old 25-08-2010, 09:13 AM
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Rainbow moon

I have only seen this effect once or twice before. The moon had several rainbow type rings around it last night.
It seems high ice clouds were refracting the light.
A beautiful sight.
I hand held the kids crappy camera so excuse the quality.The phenomena is known as Aureole.
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Last edited by DavidU; 25-08-2010 at 10:21 AM.
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