Pillars of light shine in the night sky.
Have you ever seen lights that look like glowing lines in the night sky? People in Canada saw these amazing lights one cold winter night. Some thought they were from aliens or something spooky. But don’t worry—it’s all about science!
These light pillars are not from space or ghosts. They happen during very cold winters because of a cool trick in nature.
How are the light pillars formed?
Tiny Ice Crystals: On freezing nights, tiny bits of ice float in the air. These ice pieces are super small and shaped like little plates.
Light Bouncing: Lights from things like streetlights or buildings hit the ice. The light bounces off the ice and makes tall, shiny lines in the sky.
You can see light pillars in very cold places like Canada or Russia. They usually appear when the air is really cold and clear.
Nature's Cool Tricks.
Sometimes, people mistake natural things for strange events. For example:
Auroras: These look like colourful lights dancing in the sky.
Mirages: In the desert, you might see water that isn’t really there.
Forest Sounds: Howling winds can sound like spooky creatures!
It’s good to remember that these amazing sights are just nature’s wonders and can be explained by science! Isn’t it fun to learn how these amazing things really work?
