During the cold winter mornings in Stockholm and Sävsjö, residents have been treated to an ethereal display of light known as vertical columns or light pillars.

The phenomenon occurs when light is reflected in a specific type of ice crystals in the atmosphere, often during cold, windless conditions.

The spectacle has been described as a golden beam shooting upwards from the sun or the city's artificial light sources, creating a striking visual effect.

The pillars are temporary and unpredictable, dependent on various factors including the position of the sun, atmospheric temperature, and the orientation of ice crystals.

Despite being rare, these light pillars have been spotted in multiple locations across the country in recent days.