(n.) A mock sun appearing in the form of a bright light, sometimes near the sun, and tinged with colors like the rainbow, and sometimes opposite to the sun. The latter is usually called an anthelion. Often several mock suns appear at the same time. Cf. Paraselene.

air ambiance ambience anthelion antisun appearance aroma aspect atmosphere aureole blaze of glory brilliance brilliancy character charisma circle climate corona countersun ectoplasm ectoplasy effluvium emanation envelope exteriorized protoplasm feel feeling glamour glory halo illustriousness lunar corona lunar halo luster magic milieu mock moon mock sun mood moon dog mystique nimbus note numinousness odor overtone paraselene parhelic circle parhelion quality radiance rainbow resplendence resplendency ring semblance sense solar corona solar halo spirit splendor suggestion sun dog tone undertone