Did You Notice ! A Solar Halo Appeared Over Hefei

On the morning of May 5, a stunning halo appeared in the sky over Wuhan, Hangzhou and Hefei . The halo was seen as an omen of good luck by many who witnessed it. Many took to social media to post pictures and videos of the phenomenon, which lasted for several hours.

Scientists have since explained that halos are caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere refracting sunlight and creating a ring around the sun or moon. While this occurrence is not uncommon, it is still an awe-inspiring sight that was enjoyed by many on this day in China.