Seven suns appearing in China's Sichuan.Video Goes Viral

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**Title**: *Seven Suns Appear in Sichuan's Sky: A Rare Atmospheric Phenomenon*

**Description**: *In a rare atmospheric event, residents of Sichuan, China, witnessed the appearance of what seemed to be seven suns in the sky. This optical illusion, known as a sun dog or parhelion, is caused by the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals in the atmosphere.*

**Details**: *On [insert date], residents in Sichuan, China, were stunned to see seven bright spots resembling suns in the sky. This rare occurrence is attributed to an optical phenomenon called a sun dog or parhelion, where sunlight is refracted through ice crystals, creating multiple bright images of the sun. Such displays are uncommon and typically occur in regions with cold temperatures, where ice crystals are present in the atmosphere. The sight left many in awe and sparked widespread discussion on social media.*

**Tags**: *Sichuan, China, Sun Dog, Parhelion, Atmospheric Phenomenon, Ice Crystals, Optical Illusion, Seven Suns, Rare Event, Sky Phenomenon, Meteorology*

[ashtonparks]

This some shit u see in Texas cause it’s so hot out here 😂

[rabihnaddaf]

It is possible to see multiple images of the sun, including up to 7, in certain atmospheric conditions. This phenomenon is known as a "sun pillar" or "light pillar, " and it occurs when sunlight passes through a vertical column of ice crystals in the atmosphere.

The ice crystals act as prisms, refracting the sunlight and creating multiple images of the sun. The number of images seen can vary depending on the shape and orientation of the ice crystals, as well as the angle of the sun.

In rare cases, a "sun pillar" can produce up to 7 images of the sun, including:

1. The primary sun image
2. Two sun dogs (mock suns) on either side of the primary sun
3. Two additional images above or below the primary sun
4. Two more images, often fainter, further away from the primary sun

However, seeing 7 distinct images of the sun is extremely rare and requires a specific set of atmospheric conditions, including:

- A high concentration of ice crystals in the atmosphere
- A precise angle of the sun (usually around 60°)
- Clear air and minimal cloud cover

[nicholaswood]

I'm not buying the light refraction idea, never seen such a thing in my life. But then again, I can't think of any logical explanation.