Name: A rainbow around a plane? Here's what it really is!
Uploaded: 2026-11-06T17:35:27+08:00
Duration: PT31.72S
Description: Nature's magic high above the clouds! A stunning rainbow-like ring appeared around an aircraft's shadow during a flight from Ili to Urumqi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Known as a pilot's halo, or a glory, this rare optical phenomenon

Language

RSS

Newsletters

Home

China

World

Politics

Business

Sci-Tech

Health

Opinions

Video

Live

Radio

World Asia-Pacific Middle East Europe Americas Africa

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

Nature's magic high above the clouds! A stunning rainbow-like ring appeared around an aircraft's shadow during a flight from Ili to Urumqi in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Known as a pilot's halo, or a glory, this rare optical phenomenon occurs when sunlight interacts with tiny water droplets in clouds.

00:32

CHINA NEWS

Keep up to date with all the top trends, insights and developments from China.

Open in CGTN APP for better experience

Search Trends