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It dogs, or follows, the sun

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What is a Sun Dog sometimes called Parhelia how does it happen and why is it so-called it is a strange name?

a Sundog is crystal that show when the sun is close to the horizon


What is the official terminology for the halo that forms around the sun due to ice crystlas in the air?

Parhelia


What is a sun dog.?

Answer:When there are ice crystals high in the atmosphere there is frequently a "halo" around the sun. Sunlight is being refracted in this optical phenomenon. The halo often has two or four bright spots. These bright spots are referred to as a sun dog or sundog (scientific name parhelion, plural parhelia, i.e. "beside the sun"). A link can be found below.


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When does a sun dog occur?

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What are the release dates for Sun Dog Trails - 1923?

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What actors and actresses appeared in Sun Dog Trails - 1923?

The cast of Sun Dog Trails - 1923 includes: William Fairbanks


What are male and female kid called?

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