Usually means: Circular halo surrounding the sun.
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Definitions from WordNet (parhelic ring)

▸ noun:  a luminous halo parallel to the horizon at the altitude of the sun; caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere


Opposite:
anthelic arc, subparhelic circle, infralateral arc

Types:
sun dog, mock sun, parhelion, sundog, more...

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Opposite:
anthelic arc, subparhelic circle, infralateral arc

Types:
sun dog, mock sun, parhelion, sundog, more...




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