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ScienceA rainbow around a plane? Here’s what it really is

A rainbow-like ring appeared around an aircraft’s shadow during a flight from Ili to Urumqi in Xinjiang. The rare optical effect, known as a pilot’s halo or a glory, occurs when sunlight interacts with tiny water droplets in clouds.

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CCGTN★☆☆☆☆2026-11-06 09:35Original

A rainbow around a plane? Here’s what it really is
A rainbow around a plane? Here’s what it really isScience