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Sun Pillar

Something I've only seen a few times.... Sun Pillars appear as a shaft of light extending vertically above the sun, most often at sunrise or sundown. They develop as a result of ice crystals slowly falling through the air, reflecting the sun's rays off of them. Look for sun pillars when the sun is low on the horizon, and cirrus clouds are present.

 

Source: www.weather.gov/arx/why_halos_sundogs_pillars#:~:text=Sun....

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Uploaded on December 4, 2024
Taken on November 19, 2024