Anthelions

/ænˈθiːliənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of anthelion; multiple instances or observations of the rare optical phenomena appearing opposite the sun in the sky.

Etymology

English plural of anthelion, formed by adding -s to the Greek-derived noun.

Kelly Says

Documented anthelions are so rare that each one becomes a scientific record — astronomers maintain databases of sightings because they're genuinely noteworthy events in atmospheric optics.

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