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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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Japan: Rare Brocken Spectre with Rainbow Halo Spotted in Japanese Alps

Captured at Karasawa-dake, a peak near Mount Okuhotaka, this video shows a rare Brocken spectre. The climber’s shadow appears on the mist below, clearly surrounded by a bright, rainbow-colored halo. This optical phenomenon occurs when the sun is low behind the observer, creating a ghostly shadow that seems to float in the clouds.

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Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World 7

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14).

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Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World 6

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14).

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Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World 4

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14).

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Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World 5

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14).

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Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World 3

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14). This video was taken in Calabasas, Southern California, using an iPhone and a telescope.

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Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14).

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Cayman Islands: Roosters Crow as Total Lunar Eclipse Visible in Night Sky

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14). In the video, filmed in Cayman Islands, roosters could be heard in the background as Blood Moon was visible in the night sky.

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Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Across World 2

A lunar eclipse was observed across the world from Thursday night (March 13) into Friday morning (March 14).

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Indiana

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. This footage was captured by an international student studying in Indiana. Credit to Maxwell Sun.

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Mexico: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse 2

Mexico was the first to witness this year's total solar eclipse on April 8. The astronomical phenomenon started at 9:51 a.m. on the west coast of Mexico, and about an hour and 16 minutes later, the totality was seen and lasted for around 4 minutes.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Canada Ontario

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Kentucky

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Texas

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Ohio

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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Mexico: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Mexico was the first to witness this year's total solar eclipse on April 8. The astronomical phenomenon started at 9:51 in the morning on the west coast of Mexico, and about an hour and 16 minutes later, the totality was seen and lasted for around 4 minutes.

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Pennsylvania

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare because of the wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada that can observe totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 7

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon. This video shows skygazers in Dallas reacting to the clouds blocking the view after a brief appearance of the eclipse.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 4

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 5

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 6

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 3

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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2024 Total Solar Eclipse Crosses North America 2

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. While the phenomenon occurs once or twice a year in various locations around the world, this one is rare, given its wide area across Mexico, the U.S., and Canada and the fact that it provided totality or the complete blocking of the sun by the moon.

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Full Worm Moon 2024 With Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

The first spring full moon, known as the worm moon, took place on March 25, 2024. It was also a penumbral lunar eclipse, an event that happens when the Earth is positioned in front of the Sun and illuminates the moon.

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Xinhua Headlines: China's ancient symbols light up upcoming World University Games

(230716) -- CHENGDU, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Dec. 31, 2019 shows the Sun and Immortal Bird Gold Ornament on a observation deck of Longquanshan Forest Park in Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province. (Photo by Hu Datian/Xinhua)

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CHINA-FLOATING AIRSHIP-RECORD (CN)

(220515) -- MOUNT QOMOLANGMA BASE CAMP, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III lifts off in Zhaxizom Township of Tingri County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 15, 2022. China's self-developed floating airship, designed for atmosphere observation, reached a record altitude of 9,032 meters in Tibet Autonomous Region on Sunday, according to its developer. Developed by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III has a volume of 9,060 cubic meters. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-FLOATING AIRSHIP-RECORD (CN)

(220515) -- MOUNT QOMOLANGMA BASE CAMP, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III is about to lift off in Zhaxizom Township of Tingri County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 15, 2022. China's self-developed floating airship, designed for atmosphere observation, reached a record altitude of 9,032 meters in Tibet Autonomous Region on Sunday, according to its developer. Developed by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III has a volume of 9,060 cubic meters. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-FLOATING AIRSHIP-RECORD (CN)

(220515) -- MOUNT QOMOLANGMA BASE CAMP, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scientific research members monitor the real-time statistics during the ascent of floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III in Zhaxizom Township of Tingri County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 15, 2022. China's self-developed floating airship, designed for atmosphere observation, reached a record altitude of 9,032 meters in Tibet Autonomous Region on Sunday, according to its developer. Developed by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III has a volume of 9,060 cubic meters. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-FLOATING AIRSHIP-RECORD (CN)

(220515) -- MOUNT QOMOLANGMA BASE CAMP, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Scientific research members monitor the real-time statistics during the ascent of floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III in Zhaxizom Township of Tingri County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 15, 2022. China's self-developed floating airship, designed for atmosphere observation, reached a record altitude of 9,032 meters in Tibet Autonomous Region on Sunday, according to its developer. Developed by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III has a volume of 9,060 cubic meters. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-FLOATING AIRSHIP-RECORD (CN)

(220515) -- MOUNT QOMOLANGMA BASE CAMP, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 14, 2022 shows floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III in Zhaxizom Township of Tingri County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. China's self-developed floating airship, designed for atmosphere observation, reached a record altitude of 9,032 meters in Tibet Autonomous Region on Sunday, according to its developer. Developed by the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the floating airship "Jimu No.1" type III has a volume of 9,060 cubic meters. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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Temperature inversion, Czech landscape, Korenov, view from observation tower Stepanka, sun set, autumn

Czech landscape near Korenov (view from observation tower Stepanka) during the temperature inversions and sun set in Czech Republic, November 8, 2020. (CTK Photo/Jiri Castka)