Taivaanilmiöiden

Taivaanilmiöiden is a Finnish term that translates to "celestial phenomena" or "sky phenomena." It encompasses a wide range of observable events that occur in the Earth's atmosphere or outer space. These phenomena can be natural or, in some contexts, attributed to supernatural or mythological causes.

Natural celestial phenomena include meteorological events such as rainbows, halos, aurora borealis (Northern Lights) and aurora australis (Southern Lights), and various cloud formations. Astronomical events also fall under this category, such as meteor showers, eclipses of the Sun and Moon, planetary transits, comets, and the appearance of supernovae. The study of these natural phenomena is a core part of meteorology and astronomy.

Historically and in folklore, "taivaanilmiöiden" could also refer to events that were not understood by scientific means and were often interpreted as omens, divine messages, or signs of supernatural activity. This includes unusual cloud shapes, unexplained lights in the sky, or sudden atmospheric changes. While modern science provides explanations for most of these, the concept of taivaanilmiöiden retains a sense of wonder and mystery. The term is often used in a general sense to describe anything remarkable or unusual observed in the sky.