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Bouguer's halo

An infrequently observed, faint, white, circular arc or complete ring of light which has a radius of about 39°, and is centered on the antisolar point. When observed, it usually is in the form of a separate outer ring around an anti-corona. Also called Ulloa's Ring. See also fogbow.


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