Corona vs. Halo

Corona vs. Halo

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Geography, Science, Physics

6th - 9th Grade

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The video tutorial explains how observing the moon can reveal different atmospheric phenomena such as lunar halos and coronas. A lunar halo, seen around the bright moon, indicates the presence of high cirrus clouds made of ice crystals. In contrast, a corona, which appears as a bright fuzzy area, suggests middle-level altocumulus clouds composed of water droplets. Historically, these observations have been used for weather forecasting. While theoretically possible, seeing both a corona and a lunar halo simultaneously is rare due to the specific cloud conditions required.

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What types of clouds are associated with Halos and coronas, and what are their characteristics?

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In what conditions is it theoretically possible to see both a lunar Halo and a corona at the same time?

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