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Solar halo in sky above Lhasa

Updated: 2014-05-05 17:13 (chinadaily.com.cn)
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Solar halo in sky above Lhasa

This photo shows a solar halo in the sky above Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region on May 5. The halo is an optical phenomenon which can only be seen when the sun is very high in the sky and its light passes through cirrus clouds which are characterized by their thin and wispy appearance. [Photo/Xinhua]

 

Solar halo in sky above Lhasa
Solar halo in sky above Lhasa Solar halo in sky above Lhasa

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