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01-FEB-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Remarkable Sight! What is it?

The sky was covered with clouds this morning, as usual, when I took my walk. While I watched, a hole in the clouds allowed me to see a sight I haven't seen before! I thought the globe I saw was the sun filtered by clouds. But wasn't the brilliant spot on the left the sun? Also, at times I could see detail on the globe at the right, and isn't the sun too brilliant to even look at most of the time? And what about the space between them? Also, if that is the sun why is it shining so brilliantly through heavy clouds and not so bright in the open break in them? I sure don't claim to be knowledgeable about the heavenly bodies in the sky, but whatever I saw was remarkable, to say the least! I have received several different theories, so I'll leave the explanation up to you!

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Michael J. Parkinson13-Feb-2016 02:54
As improbable as it may seem the very thing happened before my eyes this morning. As I was looking at an equally obscured sun it suddenly grew brighter to the left as here. This was due to a thinner cloud cover. Not as exciting as all the other theories but it is what it is and is still a fine image.
Laura Milholland06-Feb-2016 06:25
Quite astounding, Vern! Doesn't really look like a "sun dog" to me. But not sure exactly what you got a shot of. It came out so very well!
Julie Oldfield04-Feb-2016 04:15
Mysterious and compelling composition. V
Paul Milholland03-Feb-2016 22:21
Definitely not something you see on a regular basis.
Kenny Eilers 03-Feb-2016 01:46
I believe you were seeing a "Sun-dog"...You can see a Wikipedia explanation at:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_dogs

You can also Google "Sun-Dog" for further explanation.
Hank Vander Velde02-Feb-2016 23:24
Just one fantastic sky shot Vern.
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)02-Feb-2016 22:46
Excellent work again.V
Paolo
Richard Glenn02-Feb-2016 21:04
I wiped my monitor several times, but still seem to see a sunspot on the disc at the right. Very interesting phenomena. V
Buz Kiefer02-Feb-2016 20:51
Fascinating and lovely at the same time. I don't have a clue but I like it. Vote.
parrothouse02-Feb-2016 17:12
Moon light shining through a hole in the clouds.
Ed Duverger02-Feb-2016 15:58
A mysterious unique shot.
Jim Coffman02-Feb-2016 15:55
Simply fantastic!!!
Ruth Voorhis02-Feb-2016 13:56
This turned out beautifully, Vern.
Alexander Kazakov02-Feb-2016 11:23
Fantastic! V
Yvonne02-Feb-2016 10:28
Certainly made a beautiful image Vern! v
John Shen Photography02-Feb-2016 07:49
Super capture of this amazing scene! :)
barbarajoy02-Feb-2016 07:34
Moody Moon! Wonderful image! V
Martin Lamoon02-Feb-2016 07:02
Fantastic photograph.
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Helen Betts02-Feb-2016 06:55
Well, whatever you saw, you captured it beautifully! V.
joseantonio02-Feb-2016 05:17
some mystery here.Well captured.V.
Dan Greenberg02-Feb-2016 05:12
That is fantastic! What an atmospheric lunar portrait. ~BV~
globalgadabout02-Feb-2016 04:59
a celestial treat...the clouds really enhance the impression...
Anitta02-Feb-2016 04:49
Fabulous shot, Vern! V
Anna Yu02-Feb-2016 04:00
Striking picture
Julie Oldfield02-Feb-2016 03:38
That is excellent. Wonderful atmosphere. V
Tom Munson02-Feb-2016 03:23
Love the light on this. Great shot.
Nirvan Hope02-Feb-2016 03:22
Amazing to see the whole moon when it's half way to new moon today!
Bea.02-Feb-2016 03:19
Wonderful result, a touch of spookiness going on here!
Walter Otto Koenig02-Feb-2016 03:18
Moody image. Great work! "V"
Steve Thuman02-Feb-2016 02:52
It would make a great Halloween shot!
J Ponces02-Feb-2016 02:49
Stunning! Like a dream! BV
Carl Carbone02-Feb-2016 02:38
Nice one! Very moody.
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