noun
parhelion; sun dog
Astronomical term for a bright spot appearing on either side of the sun, caused by refraction through ice crystals. Often seen in cold climates.
See also: 幻月
冬の朝、太陽の両側に幻日が現れた。
On a winter morning, parhelia appeared on both sides of the sun.
幻日は大気中の氷の結晶によって生じる現象だ。
A parhelion is a phenomenon caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere.