This section takes a look at some examples of commonly seen optical effects. These optical effects result from the interaction between sunlight (or moonlight) and:
Air Molecules, Dust and Haze
Crepuscular and Anti-Crepuscular Rays, Skies appearing blue, Sunsets
Ice Crystals
Halos, Sundog, Sun Pillar
Water Droplets
Corona, Cloud Irridescence, Glory, Rainbow, Silver Lining
Temperature Gradient
Mirage
How these effects are catagorized is based upon what type of objects the sunlight interacts with. The following table provides a quick reference guide.
