Spain: Snow, Fog and Freezing Temps Hit Sierra de Madrid

Snowfall continued across the Sierra de Madrid on Wednesday, December 3, with Aemet maintaining a yellow alert for up to 5 cm of snow above 1,100 meters. Cloudy skies, fog, and light morning showers were reported, while temperatures stayed near freezing in higher areas.

Illustration - Vosges

Illustration - Vosges

FRANCE. BOURGOGNE-FRANCHE-COMTE. DOUBS (25) LABERGEMENT-SAINTE-MARIE (25) IN HAUT-DOUBS, A PATH WINDS ITS WAY THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING SNOW, BATHED IN THE SOFT, COLD WINTER LIGHT Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubble Seeks Clusters in Lost Galaxy

Hubble Seeks Clusters in Lost Galaxy

Handout Photo shows NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporat

China: Black Cat Performs Elegant Walk Chasing Butterfly Projection in Fujian

On June 29, 2025, in Fujian, located in southeastern China, a video captured a delightful moment. A woman used a toy lamp to project a pink butterfly light on the floor, and her black cat, Bingbing, began chasing the glowing butterfly with steps that looked like a practiced dance routine—light and elegant.

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

106th anniversary of the University of Tartu

01.12.2025, Tartu. Estoniaâs national university celebrated 106th anniversary with the traditional torch-light procession. Photo Sille Annuk, Tartu Postimees

Red Spider Nebula

Red Spider Nebula

Handout photo dated on October 26, 2025 shows Red Spider Nebula. Using its Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam), NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope captured never-before-seen details of the Red Spider Nebula, a planetary nebula, in this image released on Oct. 26, 2025. NIRCam is Webb’s primary near-infrared imager, providing high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy for a wide variety of investigations. Webb’s new view of the Red Spider Nebula reveals for the first time the full extent of the nebula’s outstretched lobes, which form the ‘legs’ of the spider. These lobes, shown in blue, are traced by light emitted from H2 molecules, which contain two hydrogen atoms bonded together. Stretching over the entirety of NIRCam’s field of view, these lobes are shown to be closed, bubble-like structures that each extend about 3 light-years. Outflowing gas from the center of the nebula has inflated these massive bubbles over thousands of years. Photo by ESA/Webb, NASA & CSA, J. H. Kastner (Rochester Institute of Technolo via ABAC

China: Tiny Hedgehog Spotted on Quiet Night Street in Shanxi

On July 26, 2025, in Shanxi, located in northern China, a driver noticed a small round creature on a quiet street at night. Turning on his headlights, he saw a tiny hedgehog walking slowly across the road. The hedgehog looked startled by the light, turned around, and started walking away with its chubby little paws. The adorable scene melted viewers’ hearts, as Chinese netizens called it “the cutest traffic encounter ever.”

Japan: Strong Earthquake Hits Kumamoto

A strong earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture at around 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, registering a maximum intensity of 5+ on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was in the Aso region of Kumamoto Prefecture, at a depth of approximately 10 km. The quake is estimated to have had a magnitude of 5.7. A video shows a ceiling light shaking in neighboring Saga Prefecture.

THE QUEEN ATTENDS THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

THE QUEEN ATTENDS THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

Sweden's Queen Silvia is welcomed by Sweden's Speaker of the Parliament, Andreas Norlén, in connection with her participation in the Crimea Platform. The parliamentary summit in the Riksdag aims to shed light on the consequences of Russia's annexation of Crimea, Stockholm, Sweden, November 24, 2025.Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

THE QUEEN ATTENDS THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

THE QUEEN ATTENDS THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

Sweden's Queen Silvia is welcomed by Sweden's Speaker of the Parliament, Andreas Norlén, in connection with her participation in the Crimea Platform. The parliamentary summit in the Riksdag aims to shed light on the consequences of Russia's annexation of Crimea, Stockholm, Sweden, November 24, 2025.Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

THE QUEEN ATTENDS THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

THE QUEEN ATTENDS THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

Sweden's Queen Silvia is welcomed by Sweden's Speaker of the Parliament, Andreas Norlén, in connection with her participation in the Crimea Platform. The parliamentary summit in the Riksdag aims to shed light on the consequences of Russia's annexation of Crimea, Stockholm, Sweden, November 24, 2025.Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

THE QUEEN ATTENDS THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

THE QUEEN ATTENDS THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

Sweden's Queen Silvia is welcomed by Sweden's Speaker of the Parliament, Andreas Norlén, in connection with her participation in the Crimea Platform. The parliamentary summit in the Riksdag aims to shed light on the consequences of Russia's annexation of Crimea, Stockholm, Sweden, November 24, 2025.Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

Hubble Seeks Clusters in ‘Lost Galaxy’

Hubble Seeks Clusters in ‘Lost Galaxy’

NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features the spiral galaxy NGC 4535, which is situated about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden). Through a small telescope, this galaxy appears extremely faint, giving it the nickname ‘Lost Galaxy’. With a mirror spanning nearly eight feet (2.4 meters) across and its location above Earth’s light-obscuring atmosphere, Hubble can easily observe dim galaxies like NGC 4535 and pick out features like its massive spiral arms and central bar of stars. This image features NGC 4535’s young star clusters, which dot the galaxy’s spiral arms. Glowing-pink clouds surround many of these bright-blue star groupings. These clouds, called H II (‘H-two’) regions, are a sign that the galaxy is home to especially young, hot, and massive stars that blaze with high-energy radiation. Such massive stars shake up their surroundings by heating their birth clouds with powerful stellar winds, eventually exploding as supernovae. The image incorporates data from an obse

PRESS CONFERENCE THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

PRESS CONFERENCE THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

The Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk holds a press conference with Sweden's Speaker of Parliament Andreas Norlén with Speakers of Parliments from different countries in the First Chamber of the Swedish Parliament. They are hosting a parliamentary summit in Stockholm within the framework of the Crimea Platform which aims to shed light on the consequences of Russia's annexation of Crimea, Stockholm, Sweden, November 24, 2025.Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

PRESS CONFERENCE THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

PRESS CONFERENCE THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

Sweden's Speaker of Parliament Andreas Norlén (M) together with Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk during a press conference with speakers from different countries in the First Chamber of the Swedish Parliament. They are hosting a parliamentary summit in Stockholm within the framework of the Crimea Platform which aims to shed light on the consequences of Russia's annexation of Crimea, Stockholm, Sweden, November 24, 2025.Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

PRESS CONFERENCE THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

PRESS CONFERENCE THE CRIMEA PLATFORM

Sweden's Speaker of Parliament Andreas Norlén (M) together with Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk during a press conference with speakers from different countries in the First Chamber of the Swedish Parliament. They are hosting a parliamentary summit in Stockholm within the framework of the Crimea Platform which aims to shed light on the consequences of Russia's annexation of Crimea, Stockholm, Sweden, November 24, 2025.Photo: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

SWEDEN CRIMEA PLATFORM

SWEDEN CRIMEA PLATFORM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251124Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén (left) together with Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk hosting a parliamentary summit in Stockholm within the framework of the Crimea Platform, which aims to shed light on the consequences of Russia's annexation of CrimeaPhoto: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

SWEDEN CRIMEA PLATFORM

SWEDEN CRIMEA PLATFORM

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251124Speaker of the Riksdag Andreas Norlén (left) together with Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament Ruslan Stefanchuk hosting a parliamentary summit in Stockholm within the framework of the Crimea Platform, which aims to shed light on the consequences of Russia's annexation of CrimeaPhoto: Henrik Montgomery / TT / Code 10060

China: Man Survives Night Trapped in Narrow Ice Crevasse in Chengdu

On November 18, 2025, in Chengdu, Sichuan, the video captured the man struggling to pull himself out of a narrow ice crack after an entire night of being stuck inside. The morning light revealed the jagged walls around him as he pushed through the cold and fatigue, inching closer to the surface until he finally managed to escape. He was later taken to a hospital, where doctors confirmed that he had survived the ordeal and was receiving treatment while working toward recovery.

Solar Halo As Seen in Bernay - France

Solar Halo As Seen in Bernay - France

Solar halo. High clouds containing millions of crystals create this halo, which is caused by the refraction of light. Very low temperatures and high cloud altitudes make this halo easier to see, in Bernay, France, on November 20, 2025. Photo by Mario Fourmy/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

A woman poses for photo at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

A woman poses for photo at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

A woman poses for photo at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

Lights are seen at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

Lights are seen at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

Lights are seen at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

Lights are seen at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

Lights are seen at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

Lights are seen at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

Lights are seen at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

THAILAND-RATCHABURI-NASATTA LIGHT FESTIVA

Lights are seen at Nasatta Park in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, November 21, 2025. The Nasatta Light Festival 2026 Winter Illumination started on November. 21, 2025, and will stay on until May 3, 2026. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sapporo White Illumination

Sapporo White Illumination

Sapporo White Illumination, a popular seasonal light event, begins at Odori Park in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 21, 2025.

Sapporo White Illumination

Sapporo White Illumination

Sapporo White Illumination, a popular seasonal light event, begins at Odori Park in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 21, 2025.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 9

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 8

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 6

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 7

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 5

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 4

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.

UK: Snow Blankets Country as Arctic Air Arrives 3

Snow has arrived across much of the UK, from London to Scotland, on Wednesday, November 19, as Arctic air sweeps in. Londoners saw light flurries, while deeper snow covered areas including Yorkshire, County Durham, Northumberland, and the Lake District. The Met Office has issued multiple weather warnings: amber for heavy snow in parts of Yorkshire and yellow for snow and ice across Northern Ireland, Wales, northern and central England, and Scotland.