7 'suns' appear in the sky over China in a wild optical illusion
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A viral video from Chengdu, China, showed an astonishing sight of what appeared to be seven suns aligned in the sky. The footage, captured by a woman, fascinated viewers for about a minute. However, experts clarified that the phenomenon was an optical illusion caused by light refraction and scattering through the hospital window glass.

Social media users reacted with myths and theories, recalling a Chinese legend about a cosmic archer who shot down suns to prevent drought. Comments ranged from humorous to speculative, linking the event to current pollution issues in China.

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