As I walked outside tonight and looked at the full moon, I noticed a huge ring around it. I'd never seen anything like it before, so I decided to take a few pictures that I posted in this gallery. Can any of you scientists explain this phenomenon?
It's basically ice crystals in the atmosphere that cause the moonlight to be reflected toward you at a certain distance. You can read about it on this page and this other page that goes into more depth.
Submitted by Rob (not verified) on Sat, 03/26/2005 - 10:05pm.
Now I Know Thanks for the links, Rob. This is good to know. However, now I feel like I've lost a little sense of the mystery and awe that I felt last night. Ignorance ain't bliss, but sometimes it has its simplistic perks.
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It's basically ice crystals in the atmosphere that cause the moonlight to be reflected toward you at a certain distance. You can read about it on this page and this other page that goes into more depth.
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Submitted by Rob (not verified) on Sat, 03/26/2005 - 10:05pm.- reply
Submitted by eric on Sun, 03/27/2005 - 1:12am.There's still plenty of mystery to be had. I've explained "how," but think of all the "whys."
I still hope I didn't spoil it for you. I look at it and marvel all the more. Maybe that's why I'm a scientist...
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Submitted by Rob (not verified) on Sun, 03/27/2005 - 6:59am.