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Japan: Red Tide Turns Sea Surface Crimson off Aichi Coast

A rare red tide was confirmed off the coast of Aichi Prefecture on Friday, May 22, caused by a bloom of bioluminescent plankton known as Noctiluca, or sea sparkle. While the red tide turned the sea surface crimson during the day, the same plankton lit up the shoreline in glowing blue at night.

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US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm 2

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

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Japan: Noctiluca Lights Up Aichi Coastline in Glowing Blue After Red Tide

A rare red tide was confirmed off the coast of Aichi Prefecture on Friday, May 22, caused by a bloom of bioluminescent plankton known as Noctiluca, or sea sparkle. While the red tide turned the sea surface crimson during the day, the same plankton lit up the shoreline in glowing blue at night.

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US: Lightning, Rainbow, and Sunset Combine in Rare Post-Storm Display Over Austin 2

A stunning combination of lightning, rainbow, and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the region.

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US: Lightning, Rainbow, and Sunset Combine in Rare Post-Storm Display Over Austin

A stunning combination of lightning, rainbow, and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the region.

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US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

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US: Stunning Rainbow Lights Up Sky Over McKinney, Texas

A stunning rainbow lit up the sky over McKinney, Texas, on Friday evening, May 15.

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China: Driver Captures Powerful Lightning Strike on Camera During Heavy Rain in Guangxi

On April 27, 2026, in Yulin, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a video recorded a driver traveling during heavy rain. As the car moved along the road, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck straight down ahead. The lightning appeared bright and powerful, hitting near a group of buildings in the distance. The filmer reacted with a surprised exclamation as the flash lit up the rainy scene.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

AOMORI, Japan, April 17 Kyodo - Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 15, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 15, 2026.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 15, 2026.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 15, 2026.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 15, 2026.

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Cherry blossoms in northeastern Japan

Cherry blossoms are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 15, 2026.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Bamboo lanterns are lit in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first of a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Candles are lit in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first of a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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10th anniversary of Kumamoto quakes

Photo shows a memorial message beside bamboo lanterns lit in Mashiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, on April 14, 2026, the 10th anniversary of the first of a pair of massive earthquakes in April 2016. A total of 278 people were killed in the southwestern Japan prefectures of Kumamoto and Oita in the quakes on April 14 and 16, 2016.

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US: Giant Green Fireball Lights Up Night Sky in Billings, Montana

A giant green fireball lit up the skies across five western states on Wednesday, April 8, before exploding over northeastern Wyoming. The American Meteor Society received over 30 eyewitness accounts from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota.

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China: Footage Captures Kitchen Blast as Family Dines Nearby in Fujian

On March 5, 2026, in Fujian, a surveillance footage recorded a family eating near the kitchen entrance. Without warning, a loud blast erupted from inside the kitchen. A burst of flame lit up the room, and the grandfather immediately ran out in panic. At the same time, the mother and grandmother quickly moved away from the kitchen area with the baby. The explosion appeared violent, but the family had been sitting far enough from the kitchen to avoid direct injury.

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Japan: Sea Sparkle Lights Up Ocean Surface in Blue, Signaling the Arrival of Spring 2

Noctiluca scintillans, known as sea sparkle, a type of bioluminescent plankton, lit up the ocean surface with a vivid blue glow, signaling the arrival of spring. This video was filmed on Monday, March 30 in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture.

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Japan: Sea Sparkle Lights Up Ocean Surface in Blue, Signaling the Arrival of Spring

Noctiluca scintillans, known as sea sparkle, a type of bioluminescent plankton, lit up the ocean surface with a vivid blue glow, signaling the arrival of spring. This video was filmed on Sunday, April 5 at Suma Beach in Kobe.

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April Pink Moon Dazzles Sky Watchers Worldwide 2

April's full pink moon lit up the night sky on April 1, or April 2 in some regions, visible to sky watchers across both hemispheres. Despite its rosy name, the moon does not actually appear pink — the name comes from the early spring bloom of "moss pink," a wildflower native to eastern North America.

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April Pink Moon Dazzles Sky Watchers Worldwide

April's full pink moon lit up the night sky on April 1, or April 2 in some regions, visible to sky watchers across both hemispheres. Despite its rosy name, the moon does not actually appear pink — the name comes from the early spring bloom of "moss pink," a wildflower native to eastern North America.

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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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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

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[Breaking News]Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

MILAN, Italy, March 7 Kyodo - The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona, Italy. (Kyodo)

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Candles are lit in a memorial event held in front of JR Futaba Station in the Fukushima Prefecture town of Futaba, which co-hosts the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Candles are lit in a memorial event held in front of JR Futaba Station in the Fukushima Prefecture town of Futaba, which co-hosts the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Candles are lit in a memorial event held in front of JR Futaba Station in the Fukushima Prefecture town of Futaba, which co-hosts the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

People pose for a photo in front of the Paralympic flame lit in the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

People pose for a photo in front of the Paralympic flame lit in the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron at the Arch of Peace in Milan on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flame is lit in the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

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Zenko-ji temple lit up

The main hall of Zenko-ji temple in Nagano, central Japan, is lit up on Feb. 20, 2026, as a four-day lantern festival begins.

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Philippines: Fireworks Light Up Manila for Lunar New Year

Fireworks lit up the skies across parts of Manila on Monday, February 16 as communities welcomed the Lunar New Year with vibrant celebrations. This video shows fireworks in Makati.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Opening ceremony

The cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Feb. 6, 2026.