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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

tangent arcs to 46° halo: Luminous arcs similar to rainbow fragments symmetrically located with respect to the luminary (Sun or Moon) toward which they turn their convexity; when the large halo of 46° is visible, they are tangent to it at points symmetrically placed on the lower semi-circumference of the halo.  2, record 1, English, - tangent%20arc%20to%2046%C2%B0%20halo

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

tangent arc to 46° halo: term frequently used in the plural (tangent arcs to 46° halo).  3, record 1, English, - tangent%20arc%20to%2046%C2%B0%20halo

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

arcs tangents au halo de 46°: Arcs lumineux semblables à des fragments d'arc-en-ciel, situés symétriquement par rapport à l'astre (Soleil ou Lune) vers lequel ils tournent leur convexité; lorsque le grand halo de 46° est visible, ils lui sont tangents en des points symétriques situés sur la demi-circonférence inférieure du halo.  2, record 1, French, - arc%20tangent%20au%20halo%20de%2046%C2%B0

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

arc tangent au halo de 46°: terme fréquemment utilisé au pluriel (arcs tangents au halo de 46°).  3, record 1, French, - arc%20tangent%20au%20halo%20de%2046%C2%B0

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

arcos tangentes al halo de 46°: Arcos luminosos, similares a fragmentos de un arco iris, colocados simétricamente con respecto a la fuente luminosa (el Sol o la Luna) hacia la que vuelven su convexidad. Cuando es visible el halo grande de 46°, los puntos de tangencia se hallan situados simétricamente en la semicircunferencia inferior del halo.  1, record 1, Spanish, - arco%20tangente%20al%20halo%20de%2046%C2%B0

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Photometeor of the halo family, consisting of two luminous iridescent spots appearing on the parhelic circle, to the right and left of the Sun and at the same height, close to the large halo.  2, record 2, English, - parhelia%20associated%20with%20the%2046%C2%B0%20halo

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Photométéore de la famille des halos consistant en deux taches lumineuses irisées apparaissant sur le cercle parhélique, à droite et à gauche du Soleil et à la même hauteur que l'astre, à proximité du grand halo.  2, record 2, French, - parh%C3%A9lie%20de%2046%C2%B0

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Fotometeoro de la familia de los halos formado por dos manchas luminosas irisadas que aparecen sobre un círculo parhélico, cercano al halo grande, a la derecha y a la izquierda del Sol y a la misma altura.  1, record 2, Spanish, - parhelio%20asociado%20con%20halo%20de%2046%C2%B0

Record 3,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Circular halo, with radius of 46°, much less common and always less bright than the small halo. It comprises a faintly luminous ring centred on the Sun or Moon.  1, record 3, English, - large%20halo

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Haloes are caused by reflection and refraction of light frm the sun or moon by ice crystals in the atmosphere. They may take the form of rings, arcs, pillars or bright spots. The type of halo formed can give information about the type of ice crystals present. Haloes may also be seen in midlatitudes and are normally formed by high, thin clouds.  5, record 3, English, - large%20halo

Record 3,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Halo beaucoup moins fréquent que le petit halo et toujours moins lumineux que lui; il est constitué par un anneau faiblement lumineux centré sur le Soleil ou sur la Lune, ayant un rayon apparent égal à 46°.  2, record 3, French, - grand%20halo

Record 3,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Halo circular de 46° de radio, mucho menos frecuente y siempre menos luminoso que el halo pequeño. Está formado por un anillo de débil luminosidad de un radio aparente de 46° concéntrico con el Sol o la Luna.  1, record 3, Spanish, - halo%20grande