Jersey City, New Jersey – A video filmed by X user Alex captures a striking sunrise from a Port Liberte ferry traveling toward Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan, New York City.

The sky is filled with intense crimson and orange tones reflecting across the calm Hudson River, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere as the New York City skyline appears in silhouette.

The World Trade Center complex, including the One WTC spire, is visible on the horizon, along with other Lower Manhattan towers and a faint outline of the Brooklyn Bridge.

The clip was posted on February 11, 2026, with the filmer confirming it was recorded on February 9 around 7 AM during the regular ferry route.

The video was shared with the caption, “Death or exile,” adding a dramatic tone to the unusual morning scene.

The red sky is linked to possible atmospheric factors such as humidity, pollution particles, wildfire smoke, or air quality conditions common in the region during winter.

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