| ID | #1673261417 |
| Added | Mon, 09/01/2023 |
| Author | July N. |
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| Phenomena | |
| Status | Result
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Initial data
The following statement was provided by /u/guch93:
Repost since the last post was deleted because I forgot to add a comment. It was recorded around 8 or 9pm last week when I was in Bangkok.
As far as I know, there were no lights aimed at the sky, as they are usually visible to the naked eye. In addition, the lights seemed to illuminate the clouds from above.
It was really surreal to watch in person. I would appreciate it if someone would explain it.
Original news
The following submission statement was provided by /u/guch93:
Reposting since the last post got removed as I forgot to add a comment. This was recorded around 8 or 9pm last week while I was in Bangkok.
As far as I know, there weren’t any lights pointed towards the sky as they’re usually visible to the naked eye. Also, the lights seemed to be illuminating the clouds from above.
It was truly surreal to watch in person. I would be grateful if someone could explain this.
Hypotheses
Light sources on clouds
Lasers, searchlights, car headlights and other light sources of sufficient power can form a column of light in a dusty or foggy atmosphere, various patterns on low clouds, fog or haze. Also, the rays can highlight parts of the cloud, objects or birds, giving them bizarre shapes.
Searchlights can shine with one beam, several. They can be stationary, move, and also form spinning carousels on the clouds, which can change shape and color.
It often seems that the light source is located at the point where the beam hits the cloud, and not vice versa.
Investigation
The appearance and movements are characteristic of the searchlight beam on low clouds. Judging by the flickering, it could be a disco, a nightclub or something similar.
Resume
Light sources on clouds
Lasers, searchlights, car headlights and other light sources of sufficient power can form a column of light in a dusty or foggy atmosphere, various patterns on low clouds, fog or haze. Also, the rays can highlight parts of the cloud, objects or birds, giving them bizarre shapes.
Searchlights can shine with one beam, several. They can be stationary, move, and also form spinning carousels on the clouds, which can change shape and color.
It often seems that the light source is located at the point where the beam hits the cloud, and not vice versa.
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