My understanding is that they are both blindingly bright and terrifying to look at.

I tried to capture that sense in my story here, hope you enjoy it:

"'Ampa, Tell Me A Story" - 🐑A Shepherd's Christmas Tale🐑

BTW, if you like that story, you could "push me over the top" with your vote for me/it here:

Christmas/Holiday Writing Contest

... But you'd have to scroll down and find my copy of the story there and vote for it there in the comment section...

No pressure, but the deadline is almost here... ;)😇😄😇