In aviation, the anthelion is of great importance for several reasons. For pilots, it’s more than just a beautiful display; it’s an indicator of atmospheric conditions during flight, particularly the presence of ice crystals in high clouds, which is crucial for route planning and flight safety.
And, as you might imagine, by helping to predict the weather, it also signals areas of turbulence or changes in flight conditions. In case that you don’t know what is turbulence, here you have the explanation.
Surprisingly, yes, the aviator’s halos ensure a safe and enjoyable flight.