Sun halos and rare atmospheric arcs appear over Moscow

The image shows a bright sun halo effect in the sky, likely caused by ice crystals in cirrus clouds. The sun is a prominent, overexposed white disc in the center of the frame, surrounded by a colorful halo that displays a spectrum of rainbow colors, particularly visible on the left and right sides. The clouds are wispy and textured, with darker patches of sky visible in the background, especially at the bottom. The scene appears to be an outdoor sky view, and while the image itself does not provide specific location details, it captures a natural atmospheric phenomenon. There are no people, animals, or man-made structures clearly identifiable within the frame, apart from a small dark shape in the lower left, possibly a distant bird. The overall impression is of a bright, ethereal sky.

The image captures a sun dog, a circular halo of light around the sun, appearing as a vibrant rainbow on a clear blue sky with wispy white clouds. The sun dog is positioned in the upper left quadrant of the image. In the foreground, the cityscape of Moscow, Russia, is visible, featuring several modern high-rise buildings with distinctive architectural designs. To the left, a tall, gray residential building stands. In the center and right, two sleek, modern skyscrapers with dark facades and numerous windows dominate the skyline. Below these skyscrapers, older, lower-rise buildings with brick and concrete structures are visible, alongside lush green trees that frame the right side of the image. Electrical wires crisscross the sky, and traffic signs, including a pedestrian crossing and a weight limit sign, are present on the street level. The scene depicts a bright, sunny day in an urban environment.

A low-angle, upward shot captures a bright, sunlit sky with wispy clouds and a halo around the sun. Lush green foliage from tree branches frames the top and right side of the image, with the leaves backlit by the sun. The sky transitions from a deep blue on the left to a lighter blue towards the right. In the lower portion of the image, the top of a multi-story building is visible, suggesting an urban environment. This scene is characteristic of Moscow, Russia, given the specific atmospheric phenomenon and the architectural style of the building.

A hand is reaching out towards a sun dog, an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as a bright spot of light or halo to one side of the sun, often accompanied by a colorful halo. The sun dog is visible in a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. The hand is silhouetted against the bright sky, with the fingers extended. In the background, the dark green foliage of a tree is visible. The image is taken from a low angle, looking up at the sky. The location is not specified in the image.