'7 suns' appear in China’s sky? Watch the viral video of this bizarre phenomenon

In the mesmerizing footage, the sky appeared to be adorned with seven suns, each shining with varying intensities. (Screengrab: @sunsong0909/X)

Imagine looking up at the sky and seeing not one, but seven suns blazing simultaneously. This extraordinary sight recently left stargazers in China astonished. A viral video captured this bizarre spectacle, which unfolded earlier this month in Chengdu, filmed by a woman identified as Ms. Wang.

In the mesmerizing footage, the sky appeared to be adorned with seven suns, each shining with varying intensities. The phenomenon lasted about a minute and was visible from multiple angles, captivating viewers with its surreal beauty. However, this celestial display was not a cosmic event but an optical illusion. The effect was caused by light refracting through the layered glass of a hospital window, creating virtual images of the sun.

Recently, seven suns appeared in the sky in Sichuan, China, and the afterglow of the sunset reflected a picturesque sunset.#China #sichuan @China_Amb_India @Jingjing_Li pic.twitter.com/edFb9B37My
.SunSong (@sunsong0909) August 20, 2024

Social media users have had a field day with this optical oddity. On Weibo, one user joked, “We’ve finally uncovered the truth about global warming,” while another speculated, “A magnetic field glitch must have made parallel universes visibly manifest.” Meanwhile, Redditors compared the seven suns to a Chinese myth in which the archer Hou Yi shoots down nine suns to save the Earth from scorching. “When Earth has astigmatism,” quipped one Redditor.

The sight has sparked a mix of humorous and thoughtful commentary online, with some wondering if it’s a sign of a “system apocalypse” due to China’s pollution problems. Despite the playful theories, the seven suns remain a testament to the fascinating ways in which light and perspective can create moments of wonder.