Reflections from ice crystals in the air create 'light pillars' to form above Chinese city

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Dozens of colourful 'light pillars' were spotted in northern China.

The rare phenomenon was filmed in the city of Hulunbuir in Inner Mongolia on November 28.

A light pillar is an atmospheric optical phenomenon, which is caused by the reflection of light from ice crystals in cold weather.

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