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Unusual Pink Sky Phenomenon Observed in Changzhou, China Before Storm

Residents of Changzhou, China, witnessed an intense pink sky before a storm on August 31, 2026.

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Residents of Changzhou in Jiangsu province, China, observed an intense pink and red sky during the morning of August 31, 2026. [1] On August 31, the sky over Changzhou, China, turned a vibrant pink color, surprising local residents who shared images on social media. [2] Shortly after the pink sky appeared, the region was hit by a strong storm accompanied by heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds. [3] The pink sky phenomenon was caused by artificial light from fishing boats or greenhouses reflecting off clouds and mist. [4] Geologist Sergio Almazán explained that the phenomenon was caused by Rayleigh scattering, where sunlight travels a longer path through the atmosphere near the horizon. [5] High humidity and water droplets from the approaching storm modified the light dispersion and reflection in clouds, intensifying the red and pink tones. [6] The sky turned from pink to red in approximately two minutes and remained visible for about seven to eight minutes before the storm. [7] Some followers of social media expressed that the videos were made with AI, but the phenomenon was confirmed as natural. [8]
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  1. Residents of Changzhou in Jiangsu province, China, observed an intense pink and red sky during the morning of August 31, 2026. · publimetro.com.mxMexico
  2. On August 31, the sky over Changzhou, China, turned a vibrant pink color, surprising local residents who shared images on social media. · Telemedellín
  3. Shortly after the pink sky appeared, the region was hit by a strong storm accompanied by heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds. · Telemedellín
  4. The pink sky phenomenon was caused by artificial light from fishing boats or greenhouses reflecting off clouds and mist. · Telemedellín
  5. Geologist Sergio Almazán explained that the phenomenon was caused by Rayleigh scattering, where sunlight travels a longer path through the atmosphere near the horizon. · publimetro.com.mxMexico
  6. High humidity and water droplets from the approaching storm modified the light dispersion and reflection in clouds, intensifying the red and pink tones. · publimetro.com.mxMexico
  7. The sky turned from pink to red in approximately two minutes and remained visible for about seven to eight minutes before the storm. · publimetro.com.mxMexico
  8. Some followers of social media expressed that the videos were made with AI, but the phenomenon was confirmed as natural. · Telemedellín
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