Sun and Moon Simultaneously Rose Over St. Petersburg
On the morning of February 3, St. Petersburg residents observed the simultaneous appearance of the sun and moon in the clear sky.
Apr 22, 2026 0
A barometric ridge brought clear skies to St. Petersburg, enabling the rare sight of both sun and moon at dawn.
On February 3, clear weather persisted in St. Petersburg due to the influence of a barometric ridge. This atmospheric phenomenon allowed city residents to see both the rising sun and the moon in the sky in the morning.
The sun rose over the city at the beginning of the tenth hour. The weather remained cloudless, although meteorologists had earlier predicted light snowfalls for that day.
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