The apocalypse? Sun ‘split’ in half in China

• «Split» Sun Phenomenon in Chongqing, China
• The Sun Appears «Split» in Half
• Parhelio Causes Multiple Solar Images

Recently, China witnessed a celestial phenomenon that puzzled its inhabitants: the appearance of seven suns in the sky.

The event caused deep shock and fascination among residents and space enthusiasts.

However, it was soon discovered that the apparent multitude of suns was merely an optical illusion.

The phenomenon behind this visual spectacle is known as a parhelio. Parhelio, also called «sun dog» or «mock sun,» occurs when sunlight refracts through ice crystals in the atmosphere.

Capturing the Sun Splitting in Half in China

The sun appears to «split» at dawn in Chongqing, southwestern China, creating a stunning visual spectacle. (August 23, 2024)

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These crystals create a reflection effect that results in additional images of the sun. Although parhelio is not a common phenomenon, it can produce several false suns in the sky.

In this case, the parhelio observed was of great magnitude, contributing to the unusual appearance of seven suns.

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Shortly after, a new phenomenon caught attention in Chongqing, according to El Heraldo de México.

At dawn, residents reported that the sun seemed to have «split» in two.

The news quickly spread through social media, generating numerous unfounded theories.

Like with the parhelio, the «split sun» turned out to be another optical illusion.

This time, a large cloud crossed the sky, creating the appearance that the star had split into two parts.

Optical illusions like these are often misunderstood by the public, leading to the rapid spread of misinformation.

Despite available scientific explanations, the viralization of unfounded theories is common in such situations.

Parhelio and other similar optical phenomena are products of complex interactions between sunlight and atmospheric particles.

Ice crystals play a crucial role in creating these surprising visual effects.

The parhelio phenomenon occurs when sunlight passes through ice crystals in high, thin clouds, creating duplicated or multiple images of the sun.

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