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Town's sky turns pink after football club's LED lights.
Summary
Residents in Hednesford, England saw the sky glow pink during snowfall; Hednesford Town FC said the colour came from LED pitch lights used to support grass growth.
Content
The sky over a town in England briefly turned a bright pink during snowfall this week. Residents in Hednesford, in the West Midlands of central England, noticed the unexpected glow. Hednesford Town FC said the colour came from LED lights set up at its stadiums to help the grass grow and recover. The club made the explanation in an Instagram post.
What happened:
- The event occurred on Thursday during snowfall, when the sky took on a pinkish hue.
- Residents in Hednesford observed the glow and shared comments online.
- Hednesford Town FC said the pink light was from LED pitch lights used to support grass growth and recovery.
- The club posted about the lights on Instagram and described them as pitch-care equipment.
- Some residents reacted with amusement, while at least one comment raised concerns about light pollution.
Summary:
The pink sky briefly drew attention across the town and prompted social media discussion. The club characterized the lights as routine maintenance for the pitches. Undetermined at this time.
