UK weather: Pink and purple fog descends across country leaving people stunned
People took to social media to voice their amazement at the phenomenon, which weather experts have explained is rare due to it requiring very specific conditions
The fog left people amazed, with several onlookers taking to social media to voice their shock at waking up to a newly pink-tinged Britain.(Image:Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock)
Weather experts have explained the candyfloss hue is due to sunlight hitting the low-lying clouds in a very specific way that filters out the blue aspect on its spectrum.(Image:Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock)
People working in central London were able to capture incredible footage from above the pink clouds, showing a stunning sunrise early in the morning.
Brits were driving through a wall of fog on Wednesday which descended most notably over London and the Home Counties, prompting wonder from people on the commute.(Image:Geoffrey Swaine/Shutterstock)