China: Rare atmospheric phenomenon creates giant sun halo over the sky in China.

Changsha, China - May 09, 2026 This is the stunning moment that residents in China witnessed a rare and massive sun halo surrounding the sun like a colorful glowing ring in the sky. On May 10, 2026, in Changsha, Hunan, the video captured a spectacular sun halo hanging high above the city as crowds stopped to admire the unusual atmospheric phenomenon. The dazzling ring of rainbow colored light encircled the sun completely, creating the illusion that the sun was wearing a giant colorful contact lens. The vivid halo stood out sharply against the blue sky, leaving many viewers amazed by the breathtaking natural display. The colorful ring appeared clear and symmetrical, with different shades of light blending smoothly around the sun. A sun halo is an atmospheric optical phenomenon formed when sunlight passes through cirrostratus clouds and is refracted or reflected by ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. The video ended with the glowing halo remaining visible above Changsha as residents continued watching the extraordinary sight in awe.