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   The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes   
   and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and   
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   captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The   
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    Sun Pillar Observed at Sunrise and Sunset from Sugarcreek, Ohio   
      
      March 01, 2023   
      
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       Bill schultz_pillar epod_image0 (4)   
      
      Photographer:  Dr. Bill Schultz   
      Summary Authors:  Dr. Bill Schultz;  Jim Foster   
      
      Luck was with me throughout the daylight hours of December 20, 2022.   
      From my home in Sugarcreek, Ohio, not only was I fortunate enough to   
      observe a  sun pillar accompany the rising Sun (top photo), but I   
      saw another pillar as the Sun was setting (bottom photo).   
      
      A sun pillar is a  reflection phenomenon that results when   
       atmospheric ice crystals are in the vicinity of the Sun as it’s   
      rising or setting. But to be able to be viewed as a shaft of light that   
      piques one’s interest, these  crystals have to be tipped ever so   
      slightly in our direction so that sunlight reflects off of them and   
      toward our eyes. It’s up to us to, well, just look up.   
      
      Sugarcreek, Ohio Coordinates: 40.5031, - 81.6410   
      
      
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