Fresh Pond, Cambridge, Massachusetts – A video posted on X by Peter Payack records a sunrise over Fresh Pond on the morning of September 26, 2025.

Shot from a 16th-floor apartment window, the footage shows vivid pink, purple and orange hues as the sun rises.

The timing lines up with autumn, a season noted for spectacular sunrises because of optimal sunlight angles and atmospheric conditions.

The scene coincides with the intense 2025 North American monsoon season, which extends into September and enhances such natural displays.

Fresh Pond — historically the first “fresh” water source for early colonists — adds cultural depth to the footage.

The video also reflects a broader trend of sharing natural phenomena on social media, driven by increased awareness of climate change and seasonal transitions, and appears alongside related discussions and news about weather patterns and infrastructure challenges.

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