Atmospheric optics wavelengths. A halo (ἅλως; also known as a nimbus, icebow or gloriole) is an optical phenomenon produced by the interaction of light from the sun or moon with ice crystals in the atmosphere, resulting in colored or white arcs, rings or spots in the sky. Many halos are positioned near the sun or moon, but others are elsewhere and even in the opposite part of the sky. They can also form around artificial lights in very cold weather when ice crystals called diamond dust are floating in the nearby air. There are many types of ice halos. They are produced
Aureole (horse) Sandringham are on it". As part of the victory celebration, the Queen sent a crate of champagne to the Press tent. Aureole did not race again and was retired to stud. His season's winnings of £30,092 enabled the Queen to be the leading owner in Britain in 1954. Aureole was given a rating of 132 by Timeform in 1954, making him the highest-rated older horse in Europe. Aureole proved to be a highly successful stallion, being Champion sire in 1960 and 1961. His progeny included St. Paddy (Epsom Derby), Saint Crespin III (Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe), Aurelius (St Leger),