Mesmerizing display of light pillars illuminates Central Alberta sky

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Central Alberta witnesses light pillars

Residents of Central Alberta, a region in Canadian province of Alberta, experienced a mesmerizing display as light pillars lit up the sky during frigid morning temperatures of -30°C. (Photo: Dar Tanner X handle)

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An optical illusion

Light pillars, often mistaken for UFO sightings, are natural optical illusions created by specific atmospheric conditions. (Photo: Dar Tanner X handle)

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Light pillars captured in Lacombe

This phenomenon was captured in Lacombe, Central Alberta, where light pillars were visible at -20°C in the morning. (Photo: Dar Tanner X handle)

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Creation of light pillars

These stunning vertical beams of light form when tiny ice crystals in the atmosphere act as mirrors, reflecting light from various sources. (Photo: Dar Tanner X handle)

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Common in cold regions

Light pillars are most commonly seen in extremely cold regions like Canada, Alaska, and Russia, where ice fog and stable atmospheric conditions allow the crystals to remain suspended and reflect light effectively. (Photo: Dar Tanner X handle)

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