Anthelion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000148",
  "term": "Anthelion",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A rare halo phenomenon appearing as a bright, white spot directly opposite the sun in the sky, at the same elevation. It is formed by sunlight reflecting and refracting through plate-shaped ice crystals in the atmosphere. The anthelion is often seen in conjunction with other complex halo displays.",
    "A luminous white spot that appears on the parhelic circle at the same altitude as the sun and 180 degrees from it in azimuth."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/anthelion/"
}