Though they're so common that we don't typically give them much thought, lights are fascinating elements of the modern world. By sending an electrical current through a conductor, extreme amounts of ...

If you've spotted spooky purple streetlights in the middle of summer, they probably aren't a sign that a neighborhood has started celebrating Halloween early this year. Instead, the violet hue seen ...

Maybe you've seen them. Dozens of street lights across the Cincinnati area are giving off a purple or blue glow, casting an eerie scene on the landscapes below. The purple hues are not intentional.

As cities around the world ditch old school sodium-vapor streetlights, they’re quickly replacing them with modern LEDs. They’re supposed to be cheaper and longer-lasting than their predecessors, but ...

The first time Taylor Tracy noticed the peculiar purple lights high above the highway was last July, while sitting in the passenger seat of her boyfriend’s car. As the couple cruised along I-93, the ...

A streetlight glows an eerie purple-blue at Commodore Street and Elder Avenue in Charlotte's Oakhurst neighborhood. A few months ago, Tara Benson noticed something weird about the streetlights on the ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Purple lights are popping up around Lincoln and the city says it’s not on purpose. You may have noticed them on some downtown and arterial streets. LES said it’s a malfunction ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Maybe you’ve seen an increasing number of purple street lights in Greensboro. They certainly stand out, but why are they popping up? We reached out to Duke Energy, which controls ...

The city of Tallahassee is having to go back and replace a colorful mishap – purplish streetlights that are the product of a defect in their LED bulbs. The eerie coloration has become a talking point ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? With autumn upon us, fall decor is on the shopping radar. We’ve rounded up some of ...