On December 8th, Graceville, Minnesota, was treated to a breathtaking display of light pillars, a rare optical phenomenon brought about by specific winter weather conditions. These pillars of light occur when light reflects off the flat, hexagonal faces of ice crystals suspended in the air. The frigid, calm air allows these crystals to align, creating a stunning visual effect where beams of light appear to extend upwards from the ground or other light sources, reaching high into the sky.