Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve
MENU

Sundog

Wednesday, December 3rd 2014

Yesterday, a parhelion or sundog was seen in the sky as we made our way back to the Field Centre for lunch. Parhelia are halo phenomena created when light interacts with ice crystals in the atmosphere. They typically appear as one or two bright and coloured patches of light 22⁰ from the sun and at the same elevation.

The sundog can be seen in the left of the sun in this photograph with the halo arcing above it in the sky.

They can be seen throughout the world at any time of year but are more common when the sun is low in the sky.

(2) Comments:

Chris Meek responded on 3rd Dec 2014 with...

Thanks for explaining this phenomenon. I’ve often seen this but never known what it was!

Tim Randall responded on 4th Dec 2014 with...

An excellent sighting and photograph. I wonder if any other parts of the potential display were seen. This website is an excellent source of information about this and other sky displays   - http://www.atoptics.co.uk

Leave a Comment:

Please complete this field, it's required. Your email address will not be displayed but it's required.

Your email address will not be displayed but it's required.

Remember my personal information

Notify me of follow-up comments?

Back to Top

Help Support Foxglove

Friends of Foxglove

The Friends of Foxglove Covert is for those individuals, families and organisations who would like to support the reserve through an annual membership subscription. Friends receive a regular newsletter and invitations to attend our various activities and social events.

More Details

Upcoming Events

CLOSURE: Monday 22nd April 2024

Wednesday 17th April 2024 |

Due to an important event occuring on the camp, Foxglove Covert LNR will be closed for one day only on Moday 22nd April.

The reserve will resume usual opening hours on Tuesday 23rd April.


Access to the Reserve: OPEN with limited access

Monday 18th March 2024 |

The reserve is now open, although again with limited access.

Visitors will be able to access the reserve with the use of key fobs provided at the pass office upon entrance to the camp, or will be provided entrance and exit through the access gate by an officer from the camp Guard Room. In this case visitors will need a mobile phone to call the Guard Room when they wish to exit the reserve.

Please be aware that due to these circumstances, entering and leaving the reserve might take a little longer than usual.


VIEW ALL EVENTS

Undergrowth Newsletter

Undergrowth Newsletter Summer 2023 - Issue 61
{alt}

Find out the latest news from the reserve.

Read this Issue

Undergrowth Newsletter Winter 2023 - Issue 60
{alt}

Find out the latest news from the reserve.

Read this Issue

View All The Newsletters

Recent Blog Posts

Blog Archive