Glowing Lights on Power Lines Explained | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Strange glowing orbs lighting up coastal skies? Turns out it’s not aliens—it’s salt on power lines. In eastern North Carolina, humid sea air meets salty ocean spray, creating tiny electrical arcs on utility insulators. Fire crews get called often, but it’s harmless and temporary—just a little science show with a spooky twist. Don’t investigate it yourself, though. Safety first. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to…