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Leningrad Region: light crystals

An unusual light phenomenon was observed at night in the Leningrad region: ice crystals in the air were illuminated, creating a shimmering light above the landscape. According to meteorological services, the temperature that evening dropped to approximately -22 °C, causing atmospheric peculiarities and the illumination of crystals. Such phenomena, although rare, have been noted at extreme temperatures when ice begins to evaporate and forms glowing crystals.

Context

This physical phenomenon is based on the luminosity of thin ice crystals that form at low temperatures.

Summary:

A freezing night in Leningrad Oblast was marked by ice light crystals formed at a temperature of -22 °C.