[pahr-hee-lee-uh
n, -heel-yuhn] 
[-hee-lee-uh, -heel-yuh] . Meteorology. | a bright circular spot on a solar halo; a mock sun: usually one of two or more such spots seen on opposite sides of the sun, and often accompanied by additional luminous arcs and bands. |
lion, n. use of neut. of parlios beside the sun. See par-, helio- [pahr-hi-lahy-uh-kuhl] , adjective | parhelion (pär-hē'lē-ən) Pronunciation Key
Plural parhelia A white spot appearing at times in the parhelic circle. White parhelia are believed to form from light that is reflected off of atmospheric ice crystals; colored parhelia are believed to form from light that is refracted by atmospheric ice crystals. Multiple parhelia can often be seen simultaneously. Compare anthelion. |