Light Pillars Spotted Over Leningrad Region's Priozersky District
On the night of January 25, light pillars were observed in the Priozersky district of the Leningrad region—an optical phenomenon associated with frosty weather and ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Feb 11, 2026 0
A photograph shared on Telegram shows the light pillars illuminating the night sky in the Priozersky district.
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Residents of the Priozersky district of the Leningrad region observed an unusual atmospheric phenomenon on the night of January 25—light pillars. Bright white vertical stripes were visible in the sky, standing out against the cloud cover.
Photos of this optical phenomenon quickly spread online, sparking interest among many users.
From a scientific point of view, light pillars are formed by the reflection and refraction of light in flat ice crystals suspended in cold air. Such crystals usually appear during severe frosts, when the temperature drops below minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4°F).
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