Mesmerizing display of light pillars illuminates Central Alberta sky

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)

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

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

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)

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)

On November 26, similar light pillars were observed in Kingsley, Hampshire, UK. (Photo: VictoriaGoldLight X handle)