A Red Sun Rose Over St. Petersburg
At dawn on January 26, some residents of the city observed a red sun, which quickly disappeared behind dense clouds. The phenomenon is associated with the passage of a cyclone.
Feb 14, 2026 0
Despite the cyclone«s influence, at dawn on January 26, some St. Petersburg residents managed to see the sun, which appeared red due to dense clouds.
Atmospheric phenomena like cyclones can cause the sun to appear red during sunrise or sunset.
Over the weekend, the weather in St. Petersburg was determined by an anticyclone, bringing a lot of sun. On Saturday, a bright sunset was noted, and Sunday was almost entirely sunny.
Today, an atmospheric front will bring a little snow to the city, but only for one day. Then the anticyclone will prevail again, and the end of January is expected to be cold.
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