The Halo Sun phenomenon appears in the air of depok, this is the explanation of BMKG

Jakarta – Viral on social media sees residents the Halo Matahari phenomenon in the air of depok. BMKG explains the rise of the halo phenomenon or the sun ring. From the video spread, visible light around the sun. BMKG explains the phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of sunlight with ice crystals in the atmospheric layer. “This phenomenon is formed as a result of the interaction of sunlight with hexagonal ice crystals in the upper atmospheric layer, precisely in the high clouds of Cirrostratus,” director of potential geophysics engineering and BMKG Setyoa, told reporters on Wednesday (27/8/8/2025). Browse to continue with the content. Halo -ring color can usually be like a vague rainbow, with the inside tend to be red and the outside of the bluish. “Hello the sun is a natural phenomenon that is harmless and quite common, especially if the weather is sunny with the presence of high clouds in the air,” he explained. BMKG calls on people not to panic through the rise of this Halo Sun phenomenon. Ajie emphasized that this phenomenon is not related to danger signs. “The community is advised to remain calm and enjoy its beauty as part of the dynamics of nature,” he said. Residents are also advised to prevent them from staring directly without glasses in the sun. Residents are encouraged to use sunglasses with UV filters or special camera abilities to safely observe and document this phenomenon. “BMKG will continue to monitor the conditions of the atmosphere and again periodically,” he said. (IDN/IMK)