Unusual Natural Phenomena

Nature regularly produces sights that once seemed supernatural: auroras, halos, sundogs, light pillars, bioluminescence, unusual clouds and rare atmospheric optics.

Mystery can lead to science

Calling something mysterious need not mean abandoning evidence. Often the most interesting story is how observation, measurement and repeated investigation reveal the mechanism behind an extraordinary sight.

Keep an open but careful mind

Some observations remain poorly documented or unresolved. “Unexplained” means the available evidence is insufficient for a confident explanation; it does not by itself identify a paranormal cause.