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The phrase “Birmingham pink sky” refers to recent reports and social-media photos of an unusually pink-tinted sky observed over Birmingham (West Midlands, UK). Pink skies are a well-understood atmospheric effect that arises when sunlight passes through the atmosphere at a low angle (sunrise or sunset) and is scattered by air molecules, cloud droplets, ice crystals or airborne particles such as dust, smoke or pollution; this selective scattering emphasizes red and pink wavelengths. In the UK, episodes of pink or reddened skies can be amplified by mid-level clouds or by intrusions of Saharan dust or urban aerosol which change the colour and intensity of light; snow on the ground or in the clouds can also reflect and deepen pink hues. Recent local coverage has focused on dramatic photographs and short-lived displays tied to particular weather fronts and overnight snow showers, and observers are advised to consult the Met Office or local news for any related weather warnings. Photographs may exaggerate the colour depending on camera settings and viewing conditions, but the phenomenon itself is typically temporary and meteorological rather than hazardous.

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