Solar Halo in Saint-Germain-sur-Morin

Summary

On June 8, 2014, a witness in Saint-Germain-sur-Morin observed an unusual atmospheric phenomenon: a large gray-blue circle around the sun. This phenomenon, known as a solar halo, occurs under specific atmospheric conditions, such as the presence of ice crystals in clouds. The witness not only observed the event but also captured it on camera. In the photo, a small bright spot is visible in the upper left corner, which is a parasitic reflection of the sun caused by the camera's optics. This case was classified by GEIPAN as type A, indicating it is an explained atmospheric phenomenon and not an unidentified object.