Rare 'ice halo' seen in the sky over New Mexico as arctic blast continues to sweep across the US
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12 January 2015
Stunning: This ice halo was captured above Red River in New Mexico has temperatures plummeted across the country
January 12, 2015 – UNITED STATES - A rare ‘ice halo’ was seen above New Mexico has as the arctic blast continued to make its way across the country, causing temperatures to plummet below freezing in dozens of cities.
The optical phenomenon was captured by Texan photographer Joshua Thomas above the town of Red River – which has experienced sub-zero temperatures throughout the last few days.
The variety of rings and arcs in the sky are formed by light interacting with ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere during the cold weather.
Appearance: It is an extremely rare optical phenomenon produced by light interacting with ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere, resulting in a wide variety of colored or white rings, arcs and spots in the sky
Stunning: This photo, captured by Joshua Nowicki, shows St Joseph Lighthouse and its pier, in Michigan, both of which are completely blanketed in white icicles. It also features a number of circular formations of ice – which Mr Nowicki dubs ‘ice pancakes’ – on the shore
Stunning 'Ice Halo' Captured Above Red River In New Mexico!
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