light pillar

Noun

A visual phenomenon created by the reflection of light from ice crystals with near-horizontal parallel planar surfaces.

Japanese Meaning

氷晶のほぼ水平な平面による光の反射で、空中に縦に現れる光の柱状の視覚現象。

At dawn, a stunning light pillar appeared above the quiet city as streetlights reflected off suspended ice crystals.

夜明けに、街灯の光が浮遊する氷晶に反射して静かな街の上に見事な光柱が現れました。

Sense（1）

A visual phenomenon created by the reflection of light from ice crystals with near-horizontal parallel planar surfaces.

light pillars

（ plural ）