The name may reflect the belief that as Zeus the father of all gods and the god of the sky in Greek mythology, walked his dogs ... site Atmospheric Optics. This causes light to ring the sun ...

"The key to this atmospheric optics phenomenon is the subsun—a dazzling reflection of the Sun in the clouds," reads ... and spoiling her dogs rotten.

FARGO — Rainbows, halos, sun dogs, light pillars and other so-called optical illusions are just that ... illusions. They are not actually there. You can never get to the end of the rainbow.

Some of the most awe-invoking heavenly phenomena can only happen during the day, when the sun is shining. If you live in a place where you (1) can see our home star and (2) have an atmosphere ...

The name "sundog" is believed to originate from Greek mythology, reflecting the belief that Zeus, god of the sky, walked his dogs ... below the Sun. "The key to this atmospheric optics phenomenon ...