Luminous pillars

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Term: Luminous pillars
Definition: White or sometimes reddish vertical streaks of light extending from above and below the sun; they are caused by light reflected off the mirror-like surfaces of ice; most commonly seen at sunrise and sunset.
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Created 2022.03.08
Last Modified 2023.03.27
Contributed by GCW Glossary
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