sääpalloista

Sääpalloista is a Finnish term that translates to "weather balls" or "weather spheres." This term can refer to several different phenomena, depending on the context. Most commonly, it describes a visual atmospheric effect where small, luminous spheres appear to float or move in the sky, often observed during twilight or at night. These can be mistaken for ball lightning or other unexplained aerial phenomena.

In meteorology, the term might also be used informally to describe any round or spherical object related to weather, such as hail or cloud formations that have a rounded appearance. However, the most prevalent understanding of sääpalloista relates to the aforementioned visual atmospheric displays. Scientific explanations for these observed spheres are varied and often inconclusive. Theories include optical illusions, reflections, or unusual atmospheric electrical discharges.

The phenomenon has been documented in folklore and anecdotal accounts for many years. While some observers attribute mystical or extraterrestrial origins to sääpalloista, scientific investigations tend to seek naturalistic explanations. The exact cause remains a subject of ongoing interest and debate among atmospheric scientists and observers of unexplained aerial phenomena.