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Superstition #986

Sun’s “hounds” (a sort of halo) before the sun denote dirty weather; after the sun, denote fine weather.

In Prince Edward Island and the United States these halos are called “sun-dogs,” and are said to be a sign of coming rain.

Scilly Cove, N. F.

Source: Current Superstitions (1896), entry 986.

Fanny D. Bergen, editor.

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