204 H. A. Hazen—The Sun Glows. 
streaks. At 5.388 the former were unchanged, the latter had 
become a bright red. At 5.43 a slight rosy appearance was 
noted on the stri, the color on the cirrus having slightly faded. 
At 5.44 the striz were a clear rose color, while the cirrus was 
only bright near the sun, all color having disappeared from it 
at 50° to the left. At 5.48 the upper striz near the sun were 
bright rose while nearer the horizon there was a deep red color, 
the cirrus were only seen as dark clouds against the bright red 
back-ground. The glow was very brilliant and lasted until 
6.40. It is plain that the stria are far above the cirrus clouds 
and appearances show that they are similar in formation, 
Whether these striee are the cause of the glow or not is dis 
cussed later on. 
Second. During the day with a cloudless sky the sun has ap- 
peared as if shining through a dense haze 
Third. On four occasions, January 4, 5, February 2 and 3, | 
the moon was seen shining through seeming water vapor ata 
great height, the appearance being similar to that frequently 
noted at other times than the present. There was no halo im 
these cases, but a distinct ring uniformly bright about 30° im 
diameter. 
brighter glow. It is probable that this second glow w 
ent from the regular sunrise appearance at 7.13. O 
3, at 6.15 a. M., the sky was very clear and the glow h 
ready begun. At 6.25 the first glow was at its height, it 
diminished until 6.35, when there was a very deep scarlet near 
the horizon. At 6.42 the red again developed rapidly, 
6.47 the sight was fine, the lower deep red tapering to a rose # 
25° altitude, and continuing up to 50°. At 6.55 only 4 fas 
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