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China: Mysterious Glowing Object Spotted Spinning in Circles Above Yichang

On March 29, 2026, residents in Yichang, Hubei, witnessed a mysterious glowing object spinning and shifting colors in the night sky, sparking curiosity and speculation. The luminous object was seen hovering high above the city, circling continuously while changing colors from bright white to shades of blue and red.

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China: Cat Chases Fish Shadows Cast From Glowing Aquarium

On March 21, 2026, in Yuxi, located in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, a video recorded a dim indoor scene after the room lights had been turned off. Only a soft yellow lamp above the aquarium remained on. Under the light, fish swimming inside the tank cast moving shadows onto the floor. A white cat noticed the shapes and appeared to mistake them for real fish. The cat repeatedly pounced toward the floor, chasing the shifting shadows as they glided across the room. Each time the shadow moved, the cat followed quickly and tried again. The image of the yellow-lit tank, the moving fish shadows, and the white cat’s repeated leaps created a quiet but striking scene.

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US: SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates “Jellyfish Cloud”

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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US: Time-Lapse Captures SpaceX “Jellyfish” Cloud

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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Japan: Fireball Spotted Across Greater Tokyo Area

A bright fireball was spotted in the night sky across the Greater Tokyo Area on Monday, February 9.

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US: Nights of Thousand Candles Lights Up Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina

Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is glowing with holiday magic during its annual Nights of a Thousand Candles event. On select evenings, thousands of hand-lit candles and sparkling lights illuminate the gardens, creating a festive and atmospheric nighttime experience. Visitors can stroll through the grounds, enjoy seasonal music, and take in the warm holiday ambiance.

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China: Striking Fire-Red Clouds Turn Sky Into Fiery Canvas

This is the breathtaking moment fiery red clouds swirled across the sky, creating a spectacular scene. Filmed on December 9, 2025, in Shanxi, China, the video shows glowing clouds rolling across the sky at sunset. Layers of clouds wrapped around the fading light, forming a vivid cloudscape that moved like breaking waves. Red and orange hues shifted continuously, giving the sky a dynamic, cinematic look as color spread across the horizon. The video ends with the clouds still rolling, as the glowing sky slowly fades.

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China: Heavy Snow Creates Dreamlike Night Scene in Heilongjiang

A video from November 8, 2025, in Heilongjiang, China, shows large snowflakes drifting through the night under glowing streetlights. Dense clusters of snow filled the dark sky, creating a calm, dreamlike winter scene as the city slowly turned white.

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Hubble Seeks Clusters in Lost Galaxy

Handout Photo shows NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporat

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China: Black Cat Performs Elegant Walk Chasing Butterfly Projection in Fujian

On June 29, 2025, in Fujian, located in southeastern China, a video captured a delightful moment. A woman used a toy lamp to project a pink butterfly light on the floor, and her black cat, Bingbing, began chasing the glowing butterfly with steps that looked like a practiced dance routine—light and elegant.

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Hubble Seeks Clusters in ‘Lost Galaxy’

NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporates data from an obse

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"Blue pond" in northern Japan

The "blue pond," a popular sightseeing spot, in Biei in Hokkaido, northern Japan, is lit up on Nov. 15, 2025, to allow visitors to view the larch trees and the snow-covered surface glowing in the dark.

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"Blue pond" in northern Japan

The "blue pond," a popular sightseeing spot, in Biei in Hokkaido, northern Japan, is lit up on Nov. 15, 2025, to allow visitors to view the larch trees and the snow-covered surface glowing in the dark.

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China: Mysterious Blue Beam Lights Up Night Sky Over Ningbo Beach

On October 4, 2025, in Ningbo, Zhejiang, a video captured a rare phenomenon over Songlanshan Beach, where a bright blue beam stretched across the sky, glowing like a divine ray.

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China: Surreal Glow of Rainbow Mountains Captured in Tibet

This video captures the surreal sight of the “rainbow mountains” during a journey through remote Tibet on July 19. The multicolored ridges glowed under daylight, creating a dreamlike, otherworldly landscape.

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US: Clouds Glow in Lightning Show Over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Lightning lit up the sky over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, on the night of July 21, 2025, creating a dramatic display behind thick clouds. While no visible bolts were seen, the clouds flashed repeatedly as distant lightning illuminated the night sky.

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China: Stunning Bioluminescent Glow Lights Up Eastern Weihai Beach

On June 4, 2025, at Jin Hai Beach in Weihai, Shandong, eastern China, glowing blue bioluminescent “blue tears” appeared as a net was dragged through the sea. The sapphire-like light, caused by marine plankton, captivated viewers, though netizens warned against touching it to protect the ecosystem.

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UK: Meteor Lights Up Scotland’s Night Sky 3

A bright meteor lit up Scotland's night sky early on Thursday, July 3. It was seen across multiple regions, followed by a glowing orange streak.

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UK: Meteor Lights Up Scotland’s Night Sky 2

A bright meteor lit up Scotland's night sky early on Thursday, July 3. It was seen across multiple regions, followed by a glowing orange streak.

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UK: Meteor Lights Up Scotland’s Night Sky

A bright meteor lit up Scotland's night sky early on Thursday, July 3. It was seen across multiple regions, followed by a glowing orange streak.

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China: Mysterious Glowing Orb Captured Over Mountains After Storm in Inner Mongolia

This eerie video captures a suspected ball lightning glowing over the mountains after a rainstorm in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, on June 28, 2025. The mysterious orb floated in the dark, flickering like a lantern before fading into the night. No power lines or towers were seen nearby, adding to the intrigue.

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China: Mysterious Vertical Lights Appear Over Hainan Night Sky

This is the eerie moment that a series of glowing needle-like beams appeared vertically in the night sky, resembling glowing needles suspended from above, on June 16, 2025, in Hainan, China. The phenomenon baffled residents and lit up social media. According to eyewitnesses, the lights remained visible for about 30 minutes and appeared in vibrant, shifting colors. People nearby paused to watch the spectacle and discuss what it might be, expressing both awe and confusion.

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China: Rare ‘Buddha’s Light’ Halo Seen on Sichuan Mountain

This breathtaking moment captures a rare “Buddha’s Light” phenomenon encircling a hiker’s head on a mountaintop trail. On June 5, 2025, while hiking Jiuding Mountain in Sichuan, a man recorded a vivid, rainbow-colored halo — known as a “Buddha’s Light” or Brocken Spectre — forming around his head in the misty air. The optical illusion followed him for several meters, creating a surreal, almost mystical scene as he walked through the fog. According to the hiker, Mr. He, the phenomenon appeared not only around his own head but also around those of other nearby hikers, lasting for about 30 seconds. The video ends with the glowing halo slowly fading as the group continued along the mist-covered trail."

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France: Gas Explosion Sparks Fire, Evacuations in Saint-Martin-de-Crau

A gas pipeline exploded in Saint-Martin-de-Crau, Bouches-du-Rhône, around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, June 13, sparking a fire. Authorities say 120 people were evacuated as a precaution. This video shows the sky over the nearby town of Mouriès glowing orange shortly after the explosion.

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China: Satellite Launch Illuminates Xi’an Sky

This is the breathtaking moment that a mysterious streak lit up the night sky, leaving a bright, long-tailed trail visible to local residents. On June 6, 2025, in Xi’an, Shaanxi, local residents captured video footage of an unidentified flying object slanting upward from the left horizon, trailing a luminous plume across the night sky. The streak appeared almost ethereal, expanded briefly, and then faded, captivating onlookers below. According to a report by People’s Daily, the remarkable light display had been caused by China’s successful launch of the Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet “04 group” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The video ended with the glowing tail dissipating into the dark sky, leaving only faint wisps as the rocket continued its journey into orbit.

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China: Brief Appearance of Seven-Colored Cloud Amazes Locals in Hubei

This rare moment captures an iridescent cloud spotted in the sky, as a local resident managed to film the fleeting phenomenon before it vanished within minutes. Filmed on May 30, 2025, in Enshi, Hubei Province, China, the video shows a vibrant, seven-colored cloud glowing above the skyline. The shimmering formation, commonly known as a "rainbow auspicious cloud", was visible for only about two minutes before fading into the atmosphere.

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Glowing mushrooms in Japan

Mycena lux-coeli mushrooms emit a greenish glow in woods in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on May 14, 2025.

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Glowing mushrooms in Japan

Mycena lux-coeli mushrooms emit a greenish glow in woods in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on May 14, 2025. ==Kyodo

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SpaceX: Glowing Spiral Seen Across European Sky 4

A glowing spiral was seen across the European sky on Monday, March 24. Reports suggest it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched for a United States intelligence satellite agency. The frozen fuel reflected sunlight, creating the distinct spiral formation.

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SpaceX: Glowing Spiral Seen Across European Sky 3

A glowing spiral was seen across the European sky on Monday, March 24. Reports suggest it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched for a United States intelligence satellite agency. The frozen fuel reflected sunlight, creating the distinct spiral formation.

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SpaceX: Glowing Spiral Seen Across European Sky 2

A glowing spiral was seen across the European sky on Monday, March 24. Reports suggest it was caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched for a United States intelligence satellite agency. The frozen fuel reflected sunlight, creating the distinct spiral formation.

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SpaceX: Glowing Spiral Seen Across European Sky

A glowing spiral was seen across the European sky on Monday, March 24th. It was reported to be caused by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch for the United States' spy satellite agency. The frozen fuel reflected light, creating the striking cloud-like shape.

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Christmas lights in Kharkiv

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 7, 2024 - A girl looks at a glowing installation during the Christmas season, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

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Christmas lights in Kharkiv

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 7, 2024 - People stand under a glowing installation during the Christmas season, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

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Ukraines main Christmas tree lit up in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - The main Christmas tree of Ukraine glowing blue and crowned with the star shines in Sofiiska Square outside Saint Sophia Cathedral and its bell tower during the lighting ceremony, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Ukraines main Christmas tree lit up in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 6, 2024 - The main Christmas tree of Ukraine glowing blue and crowned with the star shines in Sofiiska Square outside Saint Sophia Cathedral and its bell tower during the lighting ceremony, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Taagepera Castle

Taagepera, 26.11.2024. Taagepera Castle´s display Wagenkülls Winter Wonderland. It is a unique festival of light that will surprise visitors with its impressive installations: for example, the striking solar system with huge planets, the Moon, and the Earth. In addition, there are illuminated alleys, glowing reindeer, colourful trees, flowers, a carriage, and much more! Photo Arvo Meeks, Lõuna-Eesti Postimees

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Dense fog in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024 - Cars move along the road with headlights glowing in the fog, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Bangladeshi Dyeing Workers – Dhaka

Bangladeshi workers collect fabric after dry them under the sun at a dyeing factory in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 9, 2024. In Narayanganj’s Fatullah, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch across an open field, glowing as they dry under the sun. Factory workers pour their heart and soul into each step of the dyeing process, transforming raw fabric into material that will soon become T-shirts. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladeshi Dyeing Workers – Dhaka

Bangladeshi workers collect fabric after dry them under the sun at a dyeing factory in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 9, 2024. In Narayanganj’s Fatullah, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch across an open field, glowing as they dry under the sun. Factory workers pour their heart and soul into each step of the dyeing process, transforming raw fabric into material that will soon become T-shirts. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladeshi Dyeing Workers – Dhaka

Bangladeshi workers collect fabric after dry them under the sun at a dyeing factory in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 9, 2024. In Narayanganj’s Fatullah, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch across an open field, glowing as they dry under the sun. Factory workers pour their heart and soul into each step of the dyeing process, transforming raw fabric into material that will soon become T-shirts. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladeshi Dyeing Workers – Dhaka

Bangladeshi workers collect fabric after dry them under the sun at a dyeing factory in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 9, 2024. In Narayanganj’s Fatullah, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch across an open field, glowing as they dry under the sun. Factory workers pour their heart and soul into each step of the dyeing process, transforming raw fabric into material that will soon become T-shirts. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladeshi Dyeing Workers – Dhaka

Bangladeshi workers collect fabric after dry them under the sun at a dyeing factory in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 9, 2024. In Narayanganj’s Fatullah, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch across an open field, glowing as they dry under the sun. Factory workers pour their heart and soul into each step of the dyeing process, transforming raw fabric into material that will soon become T-shirts. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladeshi Dyeing Workers – Dhaka

Bangladeshi workers collect fabric after dry them under the sun at a dyeing factory in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 9, 2024. In Narayanganj’s Fatullah, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch across an open field, glowing as they dry under the sun. Factory workers pour their heart and soul into each step of the dyeing process, transforming raw fabric into material that will soon become T-shirts. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladeshi Dyeing Workers – Dhaka

Bangladeshi workers collect fabric after dry them under the sun at a dyeing factory in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 9, 2024. In Narayanganj’s Fatullah, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch across an open field, glowing as they dry under the sun. Factory workers pour their heart and soul into each step of the dyeing process, transforming raw fabric into material that will soon become T-shirts. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bangladeshi Dyeing Workers – Dhaka

Bangladeshi workers collect fabric after dry them under the sun at a dyeing factory in Narayanganj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, on November 9, 2024. In Narayanganj’s Fatullah, vibrantly dyed fabrics stretch across an open field, glowing as they dry under the sun. Factory workers pour their heart and soul into each step of the dyeing process, transforming raw fabric into material that will soon become T-shirts. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM