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Delight as residents capture ‘halo’ around moon in 'unbelievable moment'

The phenomenon is caused by the refraction of moonlight from ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.

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Social media users have shared their delight after spotting the “unbelievable” moment a “halo” could be seen around the moon.

Good Morning Britain meteorologist Laura Tobin shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, that the phenomenon is caused by the refraction of moonlight from ice crystals in the upper atmosphere.

Shaun Stan Hulme sent the Express & Star his snap of the 'halo moon' spotted over the Black Country and Staffordshire.

'Halo moon' by Shaun Hulme
'Halo moon' by Shaun Hulme
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Angie Burns took a photo of a halo around the Moon from her front door (Angie Burns/PA)