Marian luminous phenomena

Apparitions with a strong aerial luminous component (like Fátima's 'dancing sun', 1917), also debated as an anomalous phenomenon.

Marian apparitions are reported supernatural appearances by Mary, The Mother of God. Below is a list of alleged events concerning notable Marian apparitions, which have either been approved by a major Christian church, or which retain a significant following despite the absence of official approval or despite an official determination of inauthenticity. While a number of Marian apparitions are approved or received positive judgments, many receive no-decision or negative judgments from the church.