I have seen what I've been told is a 'mock sun', very similar to the first posted photo, but they have never been close to the sun; always in a break in the clouds or someplace other than close to the sun. I always just assumed that there is water vapor or some kind of ice crystals in that portion of the atmosphere causing the small rainbow-colored 'spot' in the sky.
Another fascinating weather phenomenon to enjoy!
I have seen what I've been told is a 'mock sun', very similar to the first posted photo, but they have never been close to the sun; always in a break in the clouds or someplace other than close to the sun. I always just assumed that there is water vapor or some kind of ice crystals in that portion of the atmosphere causing the small rainbow-colored 'spot' in the sky.
Another fascinating weather phenomenon to enjoy!