moon dog

English

Etymology

From moon +‎ dog; metaphorically refers to the bright spots of light that appear to "dog" or follow the real moon, much like a dog follows its owner.

Noun

moon dog (plural moon dogs)

  1. (meteorology) A bright, circular spot, sometimes seen on a lunar halo, caused by refraction through ice crystals.
    Coordinate term: 22° halo

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