Parhelia Collection

Ezekiels vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC. Bible: Ezekiel II:9. One modern explanation is that Ezekiel, on of the four great Hebrew prophets

Sundogs on the Canadian prairie, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

An engraving depicting sun dogs, and solar rainbows. A sun dog is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a
5311255 An engraving depicting sun dogs, and solar rainbows. A sun dog is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that consists of a bright spot to the left or right of the Sun

Ezekiel's vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC
532117 Ezekiel's vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC. Copperplate engraving 1804; (add.info.: Bible: Ezekiel II:9)

Mock suns in the Arctic
Mock suns (parhelia) observed by Dutch polar bear hunters in the Arctic. Date: circa 1550

Vadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel)
LEE57749 VAadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel) by Elbfas, Jacob Heinrich (c.1600-1664); 163x110 cm; Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Parhelia, or Mock Suns (engraving)
967852 Parhelia, or Mock Suns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parhelia, or Mock Suns)

Marvels of Nature (engraving)
6003654 Marvels of Nature (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marvels of Nature)

Mock Sun with sunbows and halo, observed from the Arctic Circle, 1873. This phenomenon is caused by atmospheric refraction. From The Atmosphere by Camille Flammarion. (London, 1873)

Parhelia (mock suns) without haloes, observed in England in 1698, (1845). On this occasion the phenomenon, caused by atmospheric refraction, began at 8am when true Sun shone through watery cloud

Parhelia (mock suns) combined with a halo and rainbow, 1721 (1845). This phenomenon, caused by atmospheric refraction, was observed in England in 1721

Ezekiels vision of a chariot in the sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, 1804. Ezekiel was one of the four great Hebrew prophets

Ezekiels vision of chariot in sky, c614 BC
Ezekiels vision of chariot in sky c614 BC. Ezekiel was one of the four great Hebrew prophets. One modern explanation for the vision seen by him, is that he observed parhelia (mock suns)

Parhelion (sundog) on a winter morning, Alaska, USA
Snow-dusted spruce trees and a parhelion (also known as an icebow or sundog ) on a frigid winter morning in Interior Alaska; Alaska, United States of America

Ezekiels vision of chariot in sky c. 614 BC. Bible Ezekiel II: 9. One modern explanation
Ezekiels vision of chariot in sky c.614 BC. Bible Ezekiel II:9. One modern explanation is that Ezekiel, on of four great Hebrew prophets, observed parhelia (mock suns)

High dynamic range photo of sundogs and a solar halo around the Sun
December 19, 2013 - High dynamic range photo of sundogs and a solar halo around the Sun in Alberta, Canada. The halo is caused by ice crystals in the air

Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Parhelia, Witnessed October 4, 1850, at Griffith s
Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Parhelia, Witnessed October 4, 1850, at Griffiths Island

Parhelia (Mock Suns) without haloes, observed in England in 1698. On this occasion the phenomenon, caused by atmospheric refraction, began at 8am when true Sun shone through watery cloud

Parhelia (Mock Suns) combined with halo and rainbow. This phenomenon, caused by atmospheric refraction, was observed in England in 1721

Captain Austins Arctic Expedition: Parhelia, Witnessed October 4, 1850, At Griffiths Island

Sundog seen in the Mojave Desert sky, USA
Sundog. View of a sundog (parhelia) in the Mojave Desert sky. This optical atmospheric effect is a luminous and sometimes colourful area which appears on both sides of the Sun

Sundogs and halo
Sundogs with halo. Trees silhouetted against the Sun, which is surrounded by a halo (circular) and sundogs (bright areas to left and right of the Sun)

Haloes, historical artwork
Haloes in the winter sky. Historical artwork of a spectacular display of haloes around the Sun over a snowy forest. Haloes are formed by the refraction of the Suns light inside tiny regular ice

Sundog behind camp on ice stream, Antarctica
Sundog photographed on the Rutford Ice Stream, Antarctica. Technically known as parhelia, sundogs are points of brightness on one or both sides of the setting sun

Sundog
The optical atmospheric phenomenon known as parhelia or more commonly as sundog. Sundogs are luminous and sometimes colourful areas which appear on both sides of the sun

Moon dog. Also known as a mock moon, this optical atmospheric effect is seen as bright areas on either side of the Moon. A similar effect is also seen with the Sun, known as a Sun dog or mock sun

Solar Corona (Cig Card)
SOLAR CORONA

Blunt / Parhelia (2) Pl 96
Seen with a halo - an extensive luminous ring most commonly seen about the moon. Here it is shown about the sun, and you can see a rainbow

Blunt / Parhelia (1) Pl 95
An image of the sun is seen in close proximity to the sun itself. Parhelia can be single, double; even three have been seen

Parhelion of 1708
Singular phenomenon seen at Moscow - a triple sun, with an over-arching rainbow

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"Parhelia: A Phenomenon of Marvels and Visions" In the realm of extraordinary celestial occurrences, parhelia stands as a captivating spectacle that has fascinated humanity for centuries. From ancient biblical visions to artistic depictions, this optical phenomenon has left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Ezekiel's vision in the sky, dating back to around 614 BC, recounts a mesmerizing scene where a chariot glides amidst the clouds while a hand extends from above, offering him a mysterious book. This divine encounter has inspired countless interpretations throughout history. Mock suns in the Arctic add another layer of intrigue to parhelia's enigmatic nature. These ethereal apparitions create an illusionary landscape where additional suns appear alongside our own. Painted by Vadersolstavlan in 1636 and captured through engravings like "Parhelia or Mock Suns, " these representations evoke both awe and wonder. The allure continues with "Marvels of Nature, " an engraving that showcases parhelia's radiant beauty. The delicate dance between sunlight and ice crystals produces stunning mock suns accompanied by vibrant halos and rainbows—an enchanting display witnessed from the Arctic Circle in 1873. Notably, historical records reveal sightings without haloes—such as those observed in England during 1698—and others combined with halos and rainbows like the one documented in 1721. These variations only deepen our fascination with this celestial marvel. As we explore modern explanations for these phenomena, we find ourselves drawn into Alaska's winter mornings—a place where sundogs or parhelion grace the skies with their presence. These dazzling companions accompany us on frosty journeys, casting their ethereal glow upon snowy landscapes. Parhelia transcends time and geography; it captivates us all with its otherworldly charm.