A rainbow around the sun

A rainbow-like haze surrounded the sun in a perfect ring. "It is known as a halo. It's an optical effect created when the sun shines through very dense upper atmospheric cloud or upper atmospheric moisture," said forecaster Karl Loots. Photo: Adrian de Kock

A rainbow-like haze surrounded the sun in a perfect ring. "It is known as a halo. It's an optical effect created when the sun shines through very dense upper atmospheric cloud or upper atmospheric moisture," said forecaster Karl Loots. Photo: Adrian de Kock

A rainbow-like haze surrounded the sun in a perfect ring. "It is known as a halo. It's an optical effect created when the sun shines through very dense upper atmospheric cloud or upper atmospheric moisture," said forecaster Karl Loots. Photo: Adrian de Kock

A halo around the sun, caused by ice crystals in earth's atmosphere, put in a colourful cameo appearance on Monday. People are advised not to look directly at the sun because it could cause damage to the eyes. Photo: Antoine de Ras

A halo around the sun, caused by ice crystals in earth's atmosphere, put in a colourful cameo appearance on Monday. People are advised not to look directly at the sun because it could cause damage to the eyes. Photo: Adrian de Kock

A rainbow ring surrounds the sun from a rooftop in Johannesburg. Photo: Dumisani Sibeko

A halo around the sun, caused by ice crystals in earth's atmosphere, put in a colourful cameo appearance on Monday. People are advised not to look directly at the sun because it could cause damage to the eyes. Photo: Boxer Ngwenya

Today a ring appeared around the sun. Photo: Boxer Ngwenya

A halo around the sun, caused by ice crystals in earth's atmosphere, put in a colourful cameo appearance on Monday. People are advised not to look directly at the sun because it could cause damage to the eyes. Photo: Boxer Ngwenya

A halo around the sun, caused by ice crystals in earth's atmosphere, put in a colourful cameo appearance on Monday. People are advised not to look directly at the sun because it could cause damage to the eyes. Photo: Boxer Ngwenya

Birds fly around as a ring appeared around the sun. This picture was taken from the top of The Star building. Photo: Boxer Ngwenya