25.01.2012 - Achsheim

The Halo Phenomenon of Achsheim

Observer: Daniel Eggert Date: 25.01.2012 Time: 10:30 - 11:00 CET, from 11:00 the phenomenon became increasingly weaker Achsheim is located on the Schmutter river northwest of Augsburg, at the edge of the Augsburg Western Forests Nature Park.
Cold January day after a clear icy night (eastern location), at the time of the halo phenomenon still about -5 to -7 degrees. There is only a little snow.
Light fog in the Schmutter Valley, which already gave hope for ice fog.
South of the village of Achsheim, the ice crystals sparkled in the air and various halos appeared, which we could observe and photograph from different locations for half an hour.

Photos

Overview
Strongly pronounced Moilanen arc (Photo: Daniel Eggert)
Detail View
Detail View (Photo: Daniel Eggert)
Overall view
Overall view in ultra wide angle (Photo: Daniel Eggert)
Antisolar Point and Tricker's Antisolar Arc
Antisolar Point and Tricker's Antisolar Arc (Photo: Daniel Eggert)
Infralateral Arc
The infralateral arc is visible in front of the hut (Photo: Daniel Eggert)