‘Rare’ sunset spotted in Middle Tennessee
Viewers shared photos of what looks like a vertical light in the sky.
Published: Jan. 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM CST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A rare sunset was spotted in parts of Middle Tennessee on Thursday.
Viewers in Lebanon, Coopertown and Pleasant View shared photos of what looks like a vertical light in the sky at sunset.
According to WSMV4 Meteorologist Melanie Layden, the vertical light or “beam” in the sky is a sun pillar.
A sun pillar, according to Layden, is a vertical shaft of light that is reflected off of ice crystals in the atmosphere.
“They’re not super common in Tennessee, but usually spotted at sunrise or sunset,” Layden said.
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