(ˌpæræntˈhiːlɪən) n, pl-lia (-ɪə) (Astronomy) a bright spot in the sky caused by refraction and occurring at an angular distance from the sun of between 90° and 140°
paranthelion
paranthelion
[‚par·ən′thē·lē‚än] (astronomy) A refraction phenomenon similar to a parhelion, but occurring generally at a distance of 120° (occasionally 90° and 140°) from the sun, on the parhelic circle. Also known as mock sun.