PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With the cold temperatures the Pittsburgh area has been experiencing and moisture moving in with the next ...

The formation of light pillars occurs when tiny ice crystals are dispersed in the atmosphere, acting like millions of tiny mirrors that reflect light sources. These plate-shaped crystals create a ...

This is a textbook case of an optical phenomenon called light pillars. Light pillars appear as vertical lights extending up above a light source, usually city lights this time of year. They can ...

When they realized that's how the pillars really look, he said, "the common response was, 'You’ve got to be kidding me right now.'" ...

The light pillars are often misconstrued as paranormal phenomena. Residents of Central Alberta in Canada recently witnessed a breathtaking atmospheric display as light pillars illuminated the ...

Surrey residents woke up today to a mysterious sight in the sky and are debating what could be causing the stunning ...

A mixture of sun and ice crystals, or water freezing the right way, can lead to some breathtaking displays and perfect ...

Residents of Central Alberta, Canada, recently observed stunning light pillars illuminating the winter sky. These vertical ...

Social media has been filled with ethereal images of the natural phenomenon that occurs in winter. The glowing light pillars are a stunning optical illusion shaped by unique winter conditions.

Central Alberta residents witnessed a breathtaking display of light pillars during a recent -30°C cold snap. These luminous beams, often mistaken for UFOs, are a natural phenomenon caused by ice ...