This satellite thermal infrared image is of Hurricane Felix in August of 1995. The 1995 Atlantic hurricane season was the second most active season in recorded history. During 1995, 12 named tropical cyclones formed in the Atlantic before the end of August, and by the end of the season 19 tropical cyclones had received names. 11 of the 19 reached hurricane strength. The 1886 to 1994 seasonal average is 8.4 tropical storms with 4.9 reaching hurricane strength.
On cool, clear days when there are thin clouds high in the atmosphere, a sun halo can often be seen. It appears with a 22-degree radius around the sun, and is formed by the refraction of sunlight within ice crystals. This is similar to how a rainbow is formed within raindrops, and if you look closely at this sun halo, you may notice faint bands of color.
This satellite visible spectrum image is of Hurricane Opal in October of 1995. The 1995 Atlantic hurricane season was the second most active season in recorded history. During 1995, 12 named tropical cyclones formed in the Atlantic before the end of August, and by the end of the season 19 tropical cyclones had received names. 11 of the 19 reached hurricane strength. The 1886 to 1994 seasonal average is 8.4 tropical storms with 4.9 reaching hurricane strength.