Which of the following statements applies to a halo around the moon?
A)Cirrostratus clouds are present.
B)Rain is falling from the clouds overhead.
C)Low clouds are overhead.
D)The clouds are composed of water droplets.

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A halo around the moon is caused by the refraction of moonlight through ice crystals in cirrostratus clouds, which are high, thin clouds composed of ice crystals. Therefore, statement A applies to a halo around the moon.

Which of the Following Statements Applies to a Halo Around