A DRAMATIC atmospheric phenomenon in the skies over Oxfordshire, was spotted and caught on camera by observers.
Two bright spots could be seen either side of the sun creating a halo effect.
The so-called sun dog – to use its correct name – is formed by light interacting with ice crystals in the atmosphere.
They are not uncommon but are rarely as bright and as visible as that seen by many people on Thursday night.
Readers didn't hesitate in sending their best pictures of the phenomenon to the Oxford Mail.
Ten-year-old Tim Stimpson sent in arguably the best of the lot captured in Eaton.
He said: "We joined the Young Farmers for their cycle ride around Manor Farm in Eaton and caught a glimpse of the rainbow halo."
The luminous ring is also known as the 22 degree halo, as the two coloured patches of light appear approximately 22 degrees distant and at the same elevation above the horizon as the sun.
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