The recent breathtaking spectacle that unfolded in the night sky of Daisen, a coastal town in Japan, made people on Social media go crazy in awe.
“Nine Radiant pillars” stretched into the night sky looked very other-worldly. And as an “Alien obsessed” Generation, the first thing that came to the mind of Netizens was? Yes, They speculated that it was some Alien Invasion on our Earth! Some believed it to be a cosmic event.
Initially, the pictures displaying nine luminous pillars in the night sky were shared by social media user Maashii, claiming that since he has shifted to Daisen from Tokyo, he has witnessed this phenomenon three or four times.
Another user named totoro8201 posted a similar image, claiming to have seen the light pillars from Nariishi beach, approximately 12 kilometres east of Daisen.
And, Since May 11th, now these stunning images of light pillars over Daisen have been around on social media, particularly on X.
本日22時頃に鳥取大山町の御来屋港上空に光の筋を発見。 pic.twitter.com/c0Ce8OAEiK— まーしー (@maashii_taiyo) May 11, 2024
Let’s Break the ‘Truth’ to you!
No Aliens are not invading us anytime soon! It is just a Natural Phenomenon.
Haha! GOT YOU!
A recent report has clarified the true origin of this stunning display. There is infact, a science behind this ‘mesmerising spectacle’. It is Isaribi Kochu.
The whole concept of "Isaribi Kochu," often misunderstood as an extraterrestrial event, is actually a natural occurrence, a spectacle deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric of Japan's coastal regions.
"Isaribi Kochu” is linked to squid fishing in Japan. It literally translates into “fishing Fires,” a practical fishing technique used by local fishermen. It occurs when fishermen use bright lights, or "isaribi," to attract fish during nighttime fishing.
So here’s what happened, Under certain atmospheric conditions, such as low temperatures, crystals may form in the atmosphere above the illuminated fishing boats. As the lights from the fishing vessels illuminate the night sky, they reflect off the ice crystals, creating vertical pillars of light that stretch into the heavens, casting an ethereal glow over the coastal landscape. These lights reflect vertically, forming striking light pillars.
Unreal isn’it?
Overall, the Isaribi Kochu phenomenon is a beautiful mix of human tradition and nature's wonders. This stunning display reminds us how cultural practices can create magical moments in the natural world. The light pillars over Daisen highlight the amazing results when human ingenuity meets nature.
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