Subsun

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009353",
  "term": "Subsun",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A bright spot of light appearing directly below the sun, formed by the reflection of sunlight off numerous tiny ice crystals in the atmosphere. This optical phenomenon is a type of halo, often observed from aircraft flying above a layer of ice crystals or from high mountain tops. The ice crystals must be plate-shaped and oriented horizontally for the subsun to be visible.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/subsun/"
}