There is a large cirlce of clouds, a prefect circle. The moon seems to be in the exact center, and i was wondering what its called and what causes it?
2006-12-31 16:32:51 · 11 answers · asked by dipschizzle_333@sbcglobal.net 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
That's a moon halo. It's caused by hexagonal ice crystals in the atmosphere. It probably won't last too long - enjoy it!
2006-12-31 16:34:08 · answer #1 · answered by eri 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nits the edge of the moon's atmosphere it is almost always visible...yes it does look like clouds but studies show that it is the magnetic pull of the moon's northern hemisphere.
its in the center because there is the same amount of magnetic force everywhere in the moon's atmosphere...the magnetic pull also repels the metallic waste in the air as the moon revolves around the earth. thus making there be a perfect circle around the moon also known as Phonosiotitan the great Knight of the sky.
2006-12-31 16:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are seeing the moon throught the atmosphere of the Earth. Whatever is between YOU and the moon has a visual effect. Moisture in the atmosphere, ice crystals even smoke can make the moon have a halo, look red or even blue.
2006-12-31 17:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called the moon's halo. It is formed in the earth's atmosphere from water vapor.
2006-12-31 16:35:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Moisture in the air causes light to refract. If there was also much pollution, the circle would be colored, usually orange.
2006-12-31 16:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atmospheric anomalies
2006-12-31 16:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by Life after 45 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must be in love that's why you are looking at moon moon is round as god made it like that
2006-12-31 16:35:21 · answer #7 · answered by richi_richer2007007007 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh gosh, can you photo it? That would be nice on google video.
2006-12-31 16:35:49 · answer #8 · answered by swamp elf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its out there wow, i look forward to seeing it eanch christmas ever i guess it watied til new years this year.!
2006-12-31 16:40:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh! i did not watch it any time.Today iam going to watch it
2006-12-31 20:24:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋