Fiery Dawn Over Moscow as Grey Sky Turns Yellow

Muscovites captured stunning photos of a rare yellow dawn that illuminated the city on Friday morning, despite temperatures plunging to −17°C (1°F).

Mar 3, 2026

City residents shared photos of the vibrant yellow dawn that brightened Moscow«s sky on Friday morning.
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readers of MSK1.RU

Crystal frost and light steam over the roofs — Muscovites were greeted by a colorful dawn this morning. On Friday, January 30, the sun finally peeked out from behind the clouds, flooding the sky with yellow hues. We publish a selection of morning shots.

Social media users are showcasing a collection of images from the unusual sunrise across the capital.
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Mosfid • Moscow News / T.me

Despite the severe frost, Muscovites« morning was brightened by an incredible dawn. By 8 a.m., the air temperature in the capital dropped to −17.1°C (1°F) — the third coldest reading since the start of this winter.

Dawn glow images were submitted from various neighborhoods throughout Moscow during the cold morning.
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Mosfid • Moscow News / T.me

«Today the capital region will be under the influence of a ridge of the cold Scandinavian anticyclone. Advancing from the north, it will reduce the amount and density of clouds, minimize the probability of precipitation, and intensify the frost,» wrote meteorologist Mikhail Leus on his Telegram channel.

Despite the picturesque scene, people hurried through the streets as temperatures fell to −17°C (1°F).
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Mosfid • Moscow News / T.me

Muscovites are already actively publishing shots of the morning sun. After all, such a sight is rare from behind the clouds, so city residents are catching every moment.

Readers contributed their snapshots of the striking sunrise that broke through the winter clouds.
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readers of MSK1.RU

«It was so joyful to wake up to the sun after all the snow collapses and the grey Moscow sky,» wrote our reader MSK1.RU.

Locals are capturing every sunny moment as the rare dawn illuminates the cityscape.

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