Sun or light pillars reach into the sky as a cool light phenomenon

Light phenomenon
Sun or light pillars reach into the sky

There are multiple ways to see sun or light pillars, but the weather must be just right.

Sun and light pillars are an amazing scientific phenomenon as a result of reflection off of drifting ice crystals. Meteorologist Becca Parker breaks down these photogenic sightings.

Becca Parker

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Sun or light pillars reach into the sky as a cool light phenomenon

Light phenomenonSun or light pillars reach into the sky

Light phenomenon
Sun or light pillars reach into the sky