•  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

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.

  •  

China: Mysterious Glowing Object Falls From Sky In Qionghai

On the night of October 15, 2024, in Qionghai, located in southern China’s Hainan province, a strange, glowing orange object was spotted falling rapidly from the sky through thick clouds. The object appeared briefly and then vanished, seemingly dropping like a ball. Speculation has given rise to various theories: some believe it was a meteor, others suggest a rocket, and some even suspect an unidentified flying object (UFO). A few speculated it might have been a sky lantern, but its speed left observers puzzled.

  •  

Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Brings Gusty Winds And Heavy Rainfall Ahead Of Landfall

Typhoon Krathon was expected to make landfall in Kaohsiung at midday on October 3. Before its formal arrival, it had already brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage that included downed trees and flooding in various cities. Nearly 5,000 households in Kaohsiung were experiencing power shortages. This video shows the high waves along the coast of Pingtung County.

  • Main
  • Top
  • Editorial
  • Creative
  • About Us
  • About ILG
  • Terms of use
  • Company
  • BEHIND
  • Price List
  • Single Plan
  • Monthly Plan
  • Services
  • Shooting
  • Rights Clearance
  • Support
  • FAQ
  • How To Buy
  • Contact Us
  • Become a Partner

© KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

All Rights Reserved.

  • Editorial
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS
  • Creative
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Popular
  • #Ukraine
  • #China
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #Russia
  • #Thailand
  • #Ukraine
  • #China
  • #coronavirus
  • #N. Korea
  • #Russia
  • #Thailand
  • Food
  • Japan
  • Landscape
  • Animal
  • Olympics
  • News
  • Sports
  • Japan
  • Tech
  • Royal
  • Disaster
  • NorthKorea
  • Old Japan
  • SNS