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Arab Weather - The sky of the Arab world will witness this evening a unique astronomical phenomenon known as the "moon corona", which is one of the beautiful visual phenomena that are increasingly observed during the winter. The moon corona is a ring of light surrounding the moon, visible to the naked eye, and consists of multiple colors such as red, yellow, and blue, and varies in size, shape, and intensity.

What is the phenomenon of the moon's corona?

The lunar corona phenomenon occurs when moonlight passes through tiny water droplets in high, thin clouds. These droplets scatter the light and cause the different rays to interfere, resulting in a band of light surrounding the moon in gradient colors similar to the colors of a rainbow. This band can be eye-catching, and its intensity and size may vary depending on weather conditions.

Best time to observe the lunar corona phenomenon

Engineer Majed Abu Zahra, head of the Jeddah Astronomical Society, explained that the best time to observe the lunar corona is when the moon is in the full moon phase, as the amount of light is large, making the phenomenon more visible. However, this phenomenon can form in the rest of the moon phases as well.

The lunar corona phenomenon is an astronomical phenomenon that combines visual beauty and astronomy, making it a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the sky and discover its secrets.

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