Here around the sun appeared the optical halo phenomenon. As reported by Globo, the luminous ring around the sun the Brazilians could watch during the day.

The halo was seen in the state capital - Florianopolis, as well as in several nearby cities. Many users shared on the network photos and video phenomena.

A halo arises around powerful light sources? basically it's the sun or the moon.

This phenomenon is mainly due to ice crystals in cirrus clouds in the upper layers of the troposphere. Reflected and refracted by crystals, the light often gives a halo a rainbow tint.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, February 15, residents of Antarctica could observe the first of three, which are scheduled for 2018, solar eclipses. It covered the surrounding ocean, and also touched Latin America. Also it could be seen in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Chile and Argentina.