does a ring around the moon mean it will snow? I heard it does mean it will but im not sure. Can someone tell me?
2006-12-05 10:30:26 · 9 answers · asked by Shannon 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
According to folk wisdom, yes. This isn't entirely without foundation: A ring (as opposed to a foggy halo) around the moon indicates the presence of tiny ice crystals in the atmosphere. Clouds containing predominantly ice crystals are more likely to produce snow than rain - if they produce anything at all, that is.
2006-12-05 10:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My grandfather used to tell me that a ring aroung the moon means it will rain, so I guess if it's it's cold enough there's a strong chance you'll have snow. : ) Enjoy!
I just did a google search "rings around the moon" and found several sources.
2006-12-05 10:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny Mac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Precipitation is highly likely. Snow only if it's below 30 on the ground.
2006-12-05 10:34:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be but I've heard that if the moon is cloudy it means that it will snow.
2006-12-05 10:33:03 · answer #4 · answered by Mary Smith 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that there are ice crystals in the upper troposphere. Sometimes that means that a storm is coming, but not necessarily. Sometimes they occur in summer.
2006-12-05 11:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no - it usually means the moon is dirty and needs to be washed.
2006-12-05 10:33:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
getting warmer as summer spree
2006-12-05 10:33:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a ring?
2006-12-05 10:32:00 · answer #8 · answered by Lucky 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no.
2006-12-05 10:33:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋