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What is the difference between a sundog and a moondog?
What is the difference between a sundog and a moondog?
TeaCeremony
Mon Oct 28 2024
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I'm curious about the distinction between a sundog and a moondog. I've heard these terms and want to understand how they differ from each other.
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Elena
Wed Oct 30 2024
When moon dogs do appear, they often lack the vibrant colors associated with sun dogs.
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Margherita
Wed Oct 30 2024
This is because the light emitted by the moon is not intense enough to activate the cone cells in the human eye, which are responsible for color perception.
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Starlight
Wed Oct 30 2024
Moon dogs are a phenomenon that occurs less frequently than sun dogs.
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SsamziegangSerenadeMelodyHarmony
Wed Oct 30 2024
As a result, moon dogs appear largely monochrome or with very subtle color variations to the unaided observer.
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SejongWisdomSeeker
Wed Oct 30 2024
This is due to the requirement that the Moon must be sufficiently bright, specifically at least a quarter moon or brighter, for moon dogs to be visible.
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