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  • Most commonly seen with the sun, although it may also occur in moonlight or with strong artificial light such as street lamps. A pillar appears as a feather of light extending vertically above and/or below the light source. Most sun pillars are seen when the sun is low on the horizon (generally no more than 6 degrees above) or just below it.

    September 23, 2007

  • Chalk another one up for the "It Has A Name?" list? (Well I found it interesting...)

    September 23, 2007

  • Here's an example.

    September 24, 2007