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.

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."

Success Brocken wins February Stakes

Success Brocken wins February Stakes

FUCHU, Japan - Sixth pick Success Brocken (15) upstages top favorite Kane Hekili at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo on Feb. 22 to win the February Stakes, the first Grade One event of the year in Japanese horse racing. Victory for Success Brocken was worth 94 million yen in prize money and returned 2,060 yen on a 100 yen bet.

Success Brocken wins February Stakes

Success Brocken wins February Stakes

FUCHU, Japan - Sixth pick Success Brocken (15) upstages top favorite Kane Hekili on Feb. 22 to win the February Stakes, the first Grade One event of the year in Japanese horse racing. Victory for Success Brocken was worth 94 million yen in prize money and returned 2,060 yen on a 100 yen bet. (Kyodo)

Fraulein Urta Bohn

Fraulein Urta Bohn

Undated photograph of Fraulein Urta Bohn, who took the past of the maiden pure in heart at the black magic experiment conducted by Harry Price on the Brocken, Germany (the Brocken Experiment). HPG/1/12/1 (iii) Date: 1932