Rainbow-like glow re-emerges as Christians hold Luwum prayers
Wednesday February 17 2021
A pilgrim captures the unique rainbow-like glow that appeared around the sun as Christians marked the anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum in Mucwini, Kitgum District yesterday. PHOTO | COURTESY
Summary
According to meteorologists, a halo is the result of ice crystals in the high altitude clouds that are thin, patchy and sheet-like in appearance.
These clouds are called Cirrostratus clouds. When the sun shines through the crystals, it creates a rainbow effect.
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The sun yesterday had a unique rainbow-like glow around it as Christians assembled in Mucwini, Kitgum District, and State House Entebbe, to mark the martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum.