Japanese Light Pillars: Alien Invasion Or Nature’s Delight? Netizens React, Share Pictures & Videos

The world is an eccentric place where deserts flood and night skies shimmer. In a recent surprising incident, Japan experienced an eye-catching light display a few days ago. Nothing less than sci-fi movies, these light pillars appeared leaving residents sceptical as to whether an alien invasion was on the horizon or if nature was simply blessing their eyes. Keep reading to know all about the Japanese Light Pillars.

What Are Japanese Light Pillars?

The light pillars that appeared in the coastal town of Diasen in Japan, are known as Isaribi Kochu which loosely translates to ‘fish-attracting light pillars’. Japan Today explained, “When the conditions are just right to produce large enough crystals but no precipitation, the light from their boats reflects off the crystals and shines brightly enough to be seen from shore.”

The photo of Isaribi Kochu that went viral was taken from Mikuriya Port in Daisen Town, Japan (Japan Travel Guide) where the sky reflected different shades of grey and amid that stood nine light pillars. Twitter (X) user @Rainmaker1973 shared the picture with a caption that says, “Light pillars are an atmospheric optical phenomenon in which vertical beams of light appear to extend above and/or below a light source. Sometimes they even appear detached from the source. These were spotted over Daisen, a coastal town in Japan.”

Light pillars are an atmospheric optical phenomenon in which vertical beams of light appear to extend above and/or below a light source. Sometimes they even appear as detached from the source.

These ones were spotted over Daisen, a coastal town in Japan. pic.twitter.com/Hyhbf0tte6

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) May 20, 2024

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Japanese Light Pillars: Netizens’ Reactions

The occurrence of these light pillars left netizens in both shock and awe as some appreciated the craftsmanship of nature while others believed in a possible alien invasion. This also paved a path for hilarious and relatable comments as one Twitter (Twitter Turned X) user wrote, “Don’t let my grandma see this, she would say it’s heaven,” while another expressed, “There’s something magical about light pillars, almost like a cosmic spotlight show. It’s fascinating how nature mimics art—next time you’re out stargazing, keep an eye out for these ethereal beams, they might just steal the show from the stars.” Another user wrote, “Well, looks like more Japanese teenagers are being isekai’d,” while someone wrote, “I'm kind of curious what kind of religious phenomenon this inspired in history.”

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