Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moon-dog
noun
/ˈmuːn dɒg/
Definition
A moon-dog is an optical phenomenon that appears as bright spots on either side of the moon, often forming a halo around it.
Examples
- On clear winter nights, you might see a beautiful moon-dog lighting up the sky.
- Many people stopped to admire the mesmerizing moon-dog surrounding the full moon.
Meaning
Moon-dogs occur due to the refraction of moonlight through ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Synonyms
- Moon halo
- Parhelion
