Melbourne Moon Tonight

[Sarge (Rod)]

Quarter moon clearly shining over Melbourne tonight, but there is a large and clear silver ring visible around it. I remember reading somewhere that it has to do with upper atmosphere temperatures.

Can anyone explain it further or correct me?

Rod

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Originally Posted by Sarge

Quarter moon clearly shining over Melbourne tonight, but there is a large and clear silver ring visible around it. I remember reading somewhere that it has to do with uper atmosphere temperatures.

Can anyone explain it further or correct me?

Rod

Sounds like you've seen a halo. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_%2..._phenomenon%29

Occurs when moon or sunlight hits ice crystals in thin high altitude clouds.

[Sarge (Rod)]

Thanks, I thought I was on the right track.

Rod