US: Bright Streak Observed Over California as SpaceX Crew-11 Re-enters

A bright streak was observed across the night sky over Southern California early Thursday, January 15 as the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts made its fiery re-entry before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. The capsule returned NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, ending the Crew-11 mission about a month early due to a non-emergency medical condition affecting one crew member. NASA said the astronaut was stable and brought back to Earth for further evaluation.

US: Vibrant Aurora Display Visible Across Northern Maine

A Northern Lights display was visible in Masardis, Maine, on Saturday, January 10.

Iceland: Massive Northern Lights Illuminate Night Sky Over Reykjavík

A massive Northern Lights display was visible in Reykjavík on Saturday, January 10, marking one of the most striking occurrences in over a decade.

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

New Year Celebrations in Indonesia

A vibrant display of fireworks illuminates the night sky as citizens gather to welcome the New Year 2026. After a moment of solemn reflection and interfaith prayer for disaster recovery across Sumatra, the community looks forward with renewed hope and resilience. This celebration marks a transition toward a year of unity and strength for Indonesia.

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

Stunning Aerial Night View of Aleppo Cityscape and Urban Lights - Syria

A Drone night view of Aleppo, Syria on December 19, 2025, showing illuminated streets, dense residential areas, and major traffic routes under the night sky. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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.

Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower

The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks over Cape Toi in Kushima, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in the early hours of Dec. 15, 2025, with shooting stars lighting up the night sky.

Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower

The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks over Cape Toi in Kushima, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, with shooting stars lighting up the night sky.

Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower

The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks over Cape Toi in Kushima, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, with shooting stars lighting up the night sky.

Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower

The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks over Cape Toi in Kushima, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, with shooting stars lighting up the night sky.

Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower

The annual Geminid meteor shower peaks over Cape Toi in Kushima, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, with shooting stars lighting up the night sky.

Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower

Composite photo shows shooting stars lighting up the night sky over Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, as the annual Geminid meteor shower peaks.

Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower

Composite photo shows shooting stars lighting up the night sky over Cape Toi in Kushima, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, as the annual Geminid meteor shower peaks.

Geminid meteor shower

Geminid meteor shower

A shooting star lights up the night sky over Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, as the annual Geminid meteor shower peaks.

RECAP: 2025 Super Cold Moon Dazzles Nights Sky

The final full supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon, lit up skies around the world.

Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 6

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 5

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 4

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 3

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

Final Supermoon of 2025 Lights Up Skies Worldwide 2

The final full supermoon of 2025, the Cold Moon illuminated skies acorss the world.

Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 7

A strong solar flare triggered a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, sending northern lights across much of the U.S. and parts of Canada.

Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 6

A strong solar flare triggered a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, sending northern lights across much of the U.S. and parts of Canada. The rare display was expected to continue into Wednesday.

Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 5

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights illuminated skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Oak tree at night. Night sky. Franqueville, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Oak tree at night. Night sky. Franqueville, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Oak tree at night. Night sky. Franqueville, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Oak tree at night. Night sky. Franqueville, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Night View of Oak Tree in Franqueville - France

Oak tree at night. Night sky. Franqueville, France, November 13, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 4

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights illuminated skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

Japan: Rare Low-Latitude Aurora Observed in Hokkaido

A rare low-latitude aurora was observed in parts of Hokkaido on Wednesday night, November 12.

Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 3

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights illuminated skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights expected to illuminate skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

Aurora Illuminates Night Skies Across North America 2

A strong solar flare sparked a severe geomagnetic storm on Tuesday, November 11, with the northern lights expected to illuminate skies across U.S. states and parts of Canada through Wednesday morning.

Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 6

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

Largest Supermoon of Year Lights Up Night Sky 3

On November 5, the largest full moon of the year, or supermoon, illuminated the night sky.

Largest Supermoon of Year Lights Up Night Sky 4

On November 5, the largest full moon of the year, or supermoon, illuminated the night sky.

North America Sees Northern Lights Illuminating Night Sky 2

In some regions of Canada and the US, the Northern Lights were spotted on Wednesday, November 5, as an eruption of solar material prompted one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year to impact Earth.

US/Canada: Northern Lights Illuminate Night Sky

In some regions of the US and Canada, the Northern Lights were spotted on Wednesday, November 5, as an eruption of solar material prompted one of the strongest geomagnetic storms of the year to impact Earth, creating a chance to see the aurora on Thursday, November 6, for nearly half of the US and potentially most of Canada, including its southernmost regions, with visibility particularly high across Western Canada and the northern territories.