Pillar of light explained
This "pillar of light" was seen by area residents on January 10 and beautifully photographed by P. Rae Staton on SR 235 between Ada and Bluffton. The phenomenon occurs when light at ground level is refracted by ice crystals suspended in the air. Cold, still conditions are required.
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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- Ada Village Council recap: Strategic planning process nears completion
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