noun
- Luminous or bright spots that appear in the sky near the sun or moon, often seen through fog or mist; a meteorological optical phenomenon.
Usage: informal; chiefly regional (U.S.); also called sun dogs or mock suns when associated with the sun
Examples
- On the foggy morning, we spotted fogdogs shimmering on either side of the sun.
- The sailors recognized the fogdogs as a sign of changing weather.
- Fogdogs appeared in the mist, creating an eerie glow around the moon.
- The optical illusion of fogdogs fascinated the hikers on the misty mountain.
- Photographers often capture fogdogs during winter mornings when fog is thick.