1. Plural of parhelia; bright spots that appear on either side of the sun, caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Usage: Also called sun dogs or mock suns.; Meteorological/atmospheric phenomenon.

Examples

• On a cold winter morning, the parhelions appeared as brilliant halos flanking the sun.
• The pilot observed parhelions through the aircraft window, a sign of ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.
• Ancient cultures often interpreted parhelions as omens or divine signs.
• Photographers captured stunning images of parhelions during the arctic expedition.
• The formation of parhelions requires specific atmospheric conditions and sun angle.