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flag On February 2, 2026, St. Petersburg residents saw four glowing "moons" due to ice crystals creating a natural optical illusion.

flag On February 2, 2026, residents of St. Petersburg, Russia, witnessed a rare atmospheric phenomenon where the full moon appeared to have four glowing companions, creating the illusion of four moons in the sky. flag The effect, known as a paraselene or "moon dog," occurs when moonlight refracts through ice crystals in high-altitude clouds, producing bright spots around the moon. flag The unusual vertical stretch and visibility were due to unusually large, wobbling ice crystals. flag Experts confirmed the event was a natural optical illusion, not a celestial anomaly or digital manipulation, and part of the broader "Snow Moon" display visible across parts of Europe.

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