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Stunning Pillars of Light Seen Falling From Space in Russia: Here's What They Are

Summary by India Today
Stunning light pillars illuminated the night sky north of St. Petersburg, Russia, in a breathtaking natural display in January 2026. This optical phenomenon turns freezing air into a canvas of vertical glowing beams.

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With nights so long they can last more than 20 hours during the winter, a phenomenon stood out in the sky over St. Petersburg. Learn about the weather conditions that give life to the light pillars. St. Petersburg is a city in western Russia with more than five million inhabitants, the second most populous in the bicontinental giant. It is located very close to the Arctic Circle, so in summer it has exceptionally long days, while the nights are …

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meteored.cl broke the news in on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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