Did you see the moon halo last night? A rare phenomena caused by tiny ice crystals in cirrus clouds, 20,000 feet or more above our heads, causes an apparent halo around the moon when viewed from the ground.
Tonight, 3 February 2015, conditions are expected to be just right once again to view the spectacular sight, if of course, there are no rain or snow clouds at a lower level, obscuring the view.
Last night we were lucky enough to get a perfect view of the halo and managed to get two great photos.
Many other people around the UK reported seeing the halo and many took to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook to post photos, many of which are quite spectacular.
"@BristolPost: #moonhalo captured over Bristol's skies last night http://t.co/t3GtI5OAVo pic.twitter.com/BSxqnS8Dk5" @Gabs_cv how did we miss it
— Emanuele Ciurleo (@adurbe) February 3, 2015
Amazing picture last night of the moon and it's HALO and Jupiter @onthemove_app & @floodriskfinder #moonhalo #news pic.twitter.com/QYNduQW4qw
— On The Move App (@onthemove_app) February 3, 2015
Amazing #moonhalo #eastbourne (birling gap)last night! pic.twitter.com/I1554giPFN
— tracy owen (@tracy_owen) February 3, 2015
Conditions set to be perfect for another magical moon halo tonight!#fullmoon #Moonhalo pic.twitter.com/BpLgmd6w7N
— Joanna (@rhythmofseasons) February 3, 2015
Did you manage to capture any photos of the moon halo last night? Would love to see them. Feel free to post any of your photos on our Facebook page.
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