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US: Spectacular 30-Minute Sunset Lights Up Santa Cruz Coast, CA

A spectacular and unusually long-lasting sunset was reported across Santa Cruz, California, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Vivid colors illuminated the sky for over 30 minutes, with observers calling it one of the area's finest displays in years. The intense hues were visible from iconic coastal spots, including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Seabright Beach.

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US: SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Creates “Jellyfish Cloud”

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics

Photo taken in the streets of Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, shows illuminated pictograms representing the various competitive disciplines at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics on March 5, 2026, the eve of its opening day.

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World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in rainbow colors on March 5, 2026, marking the opening of the World Baseball Classic in the Japanese capital. A photo panel of team Japan's Shohei Ohtani is erected in front of the tower.

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World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in rainbow colors on March 5, 2026, marking the opening of the World Baseball Classic in the Japanese capital.

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World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in rainbow colors on March 5, 2026, marking the opening of the World Baseball Classic in the Japanese capital.

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World Baseball Classic: Tokyo Skytree illumination

Tokyo Skytree is illuminated in rainbow colors on March 5, 2026, marking the opening of the World Baseball Classic in the Japanese capital.

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US: Time-Lapse Captures SpaceX “Jellyfish” Cloud

An early morning SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station created a glowing “space jellyfish” effect over Florida on March 4, 2026. The phenomenon occurred when sunlight illuminated the rocket’s high-altitude exhaust plume before sunrise, producing a colorful, jellyfish-like cloud. The rocket successfully carried 29 Starlink satellites into orbit, and its booster landed safely at sea.

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China: Firework Displays Light Up Harbin Skies to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Fireworks illuminated the night sky over Harbin as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement. This video was taken at Harbin Ice and Snow World Festival.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 6

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 4

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 5

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 3

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins 2

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Vietnam: Fireworks Light Up Night as Lunar New Year Begins

Fireworks illuminated skies across Vietnam at midnight as crowds celebrated the start of the 2026 Lunar New Year with cheers and festive excitement.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025, shows illuminated pictograms representing various disciplines played at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 23, 2025, shows illuminated pictograms representing various disciplines played at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025, shows illuminated pictograms representing various disciplines played at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

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UAE: Dubai Welcomes New Year With Burj Khalifa Fireworks 2

Fireworks illuminated the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the city welcomed the New Year on January 1.

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UAE: Dubai Welcomes New Year With Burj Khalifa Fireworks

Fireworks illuminated the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the city welcomed the New Year on January 1.

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Freedom 250 new years eve

Fireworks at the Washington Monument as it is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

Fireworks at the Washington Monument as it is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

Fireworks at the Washington Monument as it is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

Fireworks at the Washington Monument as it is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

Fireworks at the Washington Monument as it is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

Fireworks at the Washington Monument as it is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

Fireworks at the Washington Monument as it is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

Fireworks at the Washington Monument as it is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years eve

The Washington Monument is illuminated with patriotic imaging as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Freedom 250 new years at the Washington Monument

View from the Iwo Jima Memorial in Arlington, Virginia looking at the illuminated Washington Monument as part of the America 250 New Year’s celebration on Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025. The United States Capitol is visible at left and the Lincoln Memorial is at right. Photo by Andrew Thomas / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM