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russ_watters said:No, it's a similar phenomena to this: http://www.atoptics.co.uk/halo/pillar.htm
Caused by ice crystals in the sky. I've never heard of it being around ground-based lights.
What part of "being around ground-based lights" did you miss?pixel01 said:But it seems the pictures in the OP's link were taken long after the sunset
loop quantum gravity said:Where have you taken these pictures?
Light pillars in the Northern Lights are caused by ice crystals in the atmosphere reflecting light from the sun or moon, creating a vertical column of light.
Light pillars are not very common in the Northern Lights, as they require specific weather conditions and light sources to align perfectly.
Light pillars in the Northern Lights can only be seen in certain parts of the world, typically in high latitude regions such as Canada, Alaska, and Scandinavia.
No, light pillars in the Northern Lights are not dangerous. They are a natural phenomenon caused by the reflection of light and do not pose any harm to humans.
To increase your chances of seeing a light pillar in the Northern Lights, you should try to go to a location with clear, dark skies and low light pollution. Additionally, checking weather forecasts for cold temperatures and high humidity can also increase your chances.