what is a sundog mean
Sundog. A sundog, bearing the scientific name parhelion (plural is parhelia) which means âbeside the sunâ in Greek, is also called a mock Sun or a phantom Sun. This is an atmospheric phenomenon that results to the manifestation of bright spots of light in the horizon.It usually appears in the form of a halo or a luminously brilliant ring on either side of the Sun. Sometimes, a sundog can appear as a colored patch made of light on one side of the Sun.his is an atmospheric phenomenon that results to the manifestation of bright spots of light in the horizon. It usually appears in the form of a halo or a luminously brilliant ring on either side of the Sun. Sometimes, a sundog can appear as a colored patch made of light on one side of the Sun.