Here’s a look at the science behind B.C.’s rare purple sunrise By Kristi Gordon Global News Posted January 14, 2022 11:17 pm Updated January 15, 2022 9:03 am ...

SPARTANBURG — When Olivia Skelton opened Purple Sunrise Spa, she didn't know what to expect being a first-time business owner. The Cowpens resident had worked for a spa in Greenville and in retail.

The National Weather Service in Houston says the purple tint is due, in part, to a volcanic eruption in Russia. The eruption released tiny dust particles that made it all the way to North America.