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A light pillar or ice pillar is an atmospheric optical phenomenon in which a vertical beam of light appears to extend above and/or below a light source. The effect is created by the reflection of light from tiny ice crystals that are suspended in the atmosphere or that comprise high-altitude clouds (e.g. cirrostratus or cirrus clouds). [1]
A ner tamid hanging over the ark in a synagogue. In Judaism, the sanctuary lamp is known as a Ner Tamid (Hebrew, “eternal flame” or “eternal light”), Hanging or standing in front of the ark in every Jewish synagogue, it is meant to represent the menorah of the Temple in Jerusalem, as well as the perpetual fire kept on the altar of burnt offerings before the Temple. [2]
Meteorologist Alex O'Brien explains the science behind how light pillars occur and why they have been appearing in the sky recently.
A light pillar, or sun pillar, appears as a vertical pillar or column of light rising from the Sun near sunset or sunrise, though it can appear below the Sun, particularly if the observer is at a high elevation or altitude. Hexagonal plate- and column-shaped ice crystals cause the phenomenon.
He is the founder of Gospel Pillars International Churches. [7] Alongside the creation of a gospel TV house, a charity house and writing spiritual books and song, on November 11 2023 he unveiled a mega church facility in Lagos called the Ark of Light for all Nations.
Similar pillars intended to represent Boaz and Jachin also exist in Würzburg Cathedral (Germany) and Dalby Church (Sweden). [8] Columns representing Boaz and Jachin can be found in most Masonic lodges and are emblematic of their use in Masonic ritual. [9] The pillars are part of a symbolic use of Solomon's Temple itself. [10]
Robert Barney Dallenbach (born August 6, 1927) is a bishop in the Pillar of Fire International. [1] [2] He also was the church's fifth general superintendent until losing a vote of confidence at the 2008 Pillar of Fire annual camp meeting convention.
Tribute in Light as seen from atop a parking garage in Battery Park in 2018 Tribute in Light as seen from Brooklyn in 2010 Tribute in Light as seen from the East Village in 2011 As seen from 30 Rockefeller Plaza in 2021. After the September 11 attacks, several people independently conceived the idea of using lights for remembrance.