Recently, netizens in Jinan, Shandong, posted a video on social media showing the local sky appearing purple, which was quite mysterious. Netizens have been discussing this phenomenon, with various explanations and interpretations emerging. Some residents refer to it as “purple air coming from the east,” sparking attention.
On the evening of May 9th, Jinan, Shandong had just experienced rainy weather. Netizens shared photos on social media showing the sky turning purple (or red), with some residents calling it “purple air coming from the east,” causing a stir.
According to a report by Jímù News, the familiar idiom “purple air coming from the east” is said to be related to Laozi passing through the Hangu Pass. People tend to view “purple air coming from the east” as a sign of auspiciousness and good fortune.
On the morning of May 10th, staff at the Jinan Meteorological Observatory stated that this was a normal phenomenon and did not appear abnormal from a meteorological perspective. The staff explained, “It may be an effect of mixed lighting. It is not visible on clear days, but yesterday, due to the thick cloud cover, a somewhat unusual color appeared.”
This explanation was challenged by netizens, with comments like, “Looking at the video, it’s a countryside road, where’s the lighting?” “What kind of light can light up the sky like this? If you can’t explain it, don’t force an explanation.” “The response from the meteorological bureau is really official this time.”
On September 16th last year, the strong typhoon “Bebigia” made landfall in Pudong, Shanghai, with a landfall intensity of a typhoon or severe typhoon. “Bebigia” might be the strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949. Mainland media described the raindrops as hitting the face like stones.
On the day before the arrival of “Bebigia,” September 15th, many netizens shared photos of the sky turning purple in Shanghai ahead of the typhoon’s approach.
Netizens are discussing fervently: A change in the weather seems imminent!