what is sun dog?

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sundog

2006-12-16 17:15:09 · 3 answers · asked by gery 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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A sundog, or parahelia, is a bright, rainbow-colored spot to either side of the Sun. It is caused by sunlight refracting through ice crystals in the air.

2006-12-16 17:22:10 · answer #1 · answered by injanier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A sundog is an image of the sun caused by refraction of the sun's light by thin clouds.

2006-12-17 01:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Sun dog is the native american name for sirius

2006-12-17 01:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by spaceprt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋