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S'poreans standing in the light of a halo on Mar. 15
Never really had a doubt.
March 15, 2025, 03:14 PM
If Singaporeans had been looking up around noon on Mar. 15, they may have been treated a magnificent "sun halo" over head.
Image courtesy of Heru Wibawa
Mothership readers reached out to share awesome pictures of the phenomenon.
Image courtesy of Victoria Jade Khine
Readers reported seeing the halo in areas like Sembawang, Hougang, Potong Pasir, and Choa Chu Kang.
Image courtesy of Jay Govin
The National Environmental Agency has said that sun halos typically occur when high-level clouds are blown over the island from the immediate surroundings under favourable wind conditions.
The "rainbow rings" are formed by the refraction of light through ice crystals in high-level clouds under clear conditions.
Image courtesy of Ann Chan
Image courtesy of Ann Chan
Image courtesy of @floralrainbow/Instagram
Image courtesy of @ceanriol/Instagram
If you saw it, know that you and avid photographer Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong were sharing at least one activity today.
Top image via Ann Chan/ Instagram & @floralrainbow/Instagram
