A light pillar is an atmospheric optical phenomenon that appears as a vertical beam of light extending above or below a light source, usually in cold weather conditions. It occurs due to the refraction of light through ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere, such as those found in cirrus or other high-altitude clouds. Light pillars can be observed near the horizon from streetlights, the Sun, or other bright light sources.
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