what was that ring around the black part of the moon on last sunday?

Question

What was that freaky ring around the part of the moon that wasn't showing on last sunday?

Answer 1

Why is there sometimes a ring around the moon? Is it useful for weather forecasting?
Contrary to what some people think, the ring around the moon is not due to failure of the moon to use the proper laundry detergent. Rather, the ring is caused by the reflection of moonlight off of ice crystals in high, thin clouds. The ring has a radius of 22 degrees, which is set by the properties of water.

Most often, the ring around the moon (and also around the sun) is caused by high, thin cirrus clouds -- sometimes too thin to be seen by any other means. Cirrus clouds tend to precede weather fronts, meaning that bad weather is likely ahead. So, it is often said that a ring around the moon or sun indicates rain.

To the best of my knowledge, professional meteorologists do not use the appearance of a ring to forecast the weather.

I found two cool pictures of the ring phenomenon:

Answer 2

I missed that. Hm you really should have taken a picture. I've seen a ring of clouds around the moon when it is cold out. It was probably some natural phenomena. Its not an omen of any kind.

Answer 3

The moon got married.

Answer 4

it was probably just black dust in the sky. or it could just have been dark clouds, and YES clouds CAN be black. But more likely its black dust. also it could be that the ring is caused by the reflection of moonlight off of ice crystals in high, thin clouds.

Answer 5

Sounds like an ice halo....caused by the moonlight reflecting off ice crystals in our upper atmosphere.

Answer 6

It was the phenomena known as a liberal moon. It signifies dark days ahead for the USA since liberals have control now......

Answer 7

The mothership

Answer 8

The UFOs are coming