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Old 4th January 2005 | 16:20
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brimstone
 
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It's called "Glory" or the "Brocken bow". A Glory frequently accompanies the Brocken Spectre which is another optical phenomenon named after the mountain in Germany where it is well known.

The precise explanation of Glory is complex since it involves both back scattering of light and interference which together produce a series of diffraction rings.

Armed with this I'm sure Mr Google will be able to assist you further.
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