moon dog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A bright, circular spot, sometimes seen on a lunar halo, caused by refraction through ice crystals.

moon dog moon dogs

From moon + dog; metaphorically refers to the bright spots of light that appear to "dog" or follow the real moon, much like a dog follows its owner.

paraselene mock moon

parhelion sun dog mock sun

22° halo

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