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Ireland: Mysterious Light Spotted in Night Sky

On Sunday night, October 19, an unidentified light was spotted over Longford and Meath. The moving lights in the sky are believed to be fuel dumps from a SpaceX rocket launch.

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China: Mysterious Glowing Orb Captured Over Mountains After Storm in Inner Mongolia

This eerie video captures a suspected ball lightning glowing over the mountains after a rainstorm in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, on June 28, 2025. The mysterious orb floated in the dark, flickering like a lantern before fading into the night. No power lines or towers were seen nearby, adding to the intrigue.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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China: Atlas Comet Illuminates Zijin Mountain In Jiangsu

On 15 October 2024, Comet Atlas shone in the night sky of Zijinshan Mountain in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. The celestial event unfolded under a darkened sky, as the comet streaked across the heavens like a luminous sprite. Its shimmering light and alternating hues of deep and pale tones created a mesmerizing spectacle. The comet’s mysterious trajectory captivated stargazers and tourists alike. Enthusiasts gathered in awe, their gazes fixed on the enchanting display, which added a touch of wonder to the already breathtaking night view of Zijin Mountain.

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US: Fireball Spotted Streaking Across Southwest Night Skies

A mysterious light was spotted streaking across the night sky over the Southwest U.S. on Saturday, November 9. The source of the light was one of the Starlink satellites, which are designed to break up in the sky, according to reports.

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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.

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China: Mysterious Lights Move Like Dancing Dragon In Night Sky Over Harbin

On July 29, 2024, residents of Harbin in Heilongjiang, northern China, witnessed an unusual spectacle in the darkened sky. A mysterious object was seen hovering, its movements resembling a dragon dancing across the clouds. The object twisted and turned in the air, captivating onlookers who speculated about its nature. Chinese netizens suggested it might be a phenomenon known as the "Darwin effect," a type of light refraction that made the object appear dragon-like in the night sky.

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China: Hiker Captures Mysterious Colorful Halo On Mountain In Sichuan

A tourist captured footage of mysterious colorful halo while hiking on Longzhou Mountain, Sichuan Province, southwest China on June 2, 2024. Netizens discussed the phenomenon, with some speculating it was a rainbow and others suggesting it was a Buddha's Light after the video was posted on Chinese social media. So far, no media reports have been found to explain this phenomenon.

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US: Sightings Of Mysterious Blurry White Light Reported Across Arizona, California

Sightings of mysterious blurry white light were reported in several cities across Arizona and California on Thursday, May 2.

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US: Sightings Of Mysterious Blurry White Light Reported Across Arizona, California 2

Sightings of mysterious blurry white light were reported in several cities across Arizona and California on Thursday, May 2.

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China: Mysterious Lights In Sky Stun Citizens In Xi’An

At midnight on March 25, a mysterious light formation was seen over Xi’an, Shaanxi in northwest China. This footage shows the strange light dots in a seemingly organized pattern appearing in the sky and disappearing in seconds. Some citizens speculated it was caused by spot lighting or geomagnetic storm.

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NASA's Webb Reveals New Features in Heart of Milky Way

NASA's Webb Reveals New Features in Heart of Milky Way

Handout photo - The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a portion of the dense center of our galaxy in unprecedented detail, including never-before-seen features astronomers have yet to explain. The star-forming region, named Sagittarius C (Sgr C), is about 300 light-years from the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A. The NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) instrument on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's reveals a portion of the Milky Way’s dense core in a new light. An estimated 500,000 stars shine in this image of the Sagittarius C (Sgr C) region, along with some as-yet unidentified features. A large region of ionized hydrogen, shown in cyan, contains intriguing needle-like structures that lack any uniform orientation. The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s premier space science observatory. Webb is solving mysteries in our solar system, looking beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and probing the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and o

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NASA's Webb Reveals New Features in Heart of Milky Way

NASA's Webb Reveals New Features in Heart of Milky Way

Handout photo - The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a portion of the dense center of our galaxy in unprecedented detail, including never-before-seen features astronomers have yet to explain. The star-forming region, named Sagittarius C (Sgr C), is about 300 light-years from the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A. Approximate outlines help to define the features in the Sagittarius C (Sgr C) region. Astronomers are studying data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to understand the relationship between these features, as well as other influences in the chaotic galaxy center. The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s premier space science observatory. Webb is solving mysteries in our solar system, looking beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and probing the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and our place in it. Webb is an international program led by NASA with its partners, ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency.

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NASA's Webb Reveals New Features in Heart of Milky Way

NASA's Webb Reveals New Features in Heart of Milky Way

Handout photo - The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows a portion of the dense center of our galaxy in unprecedented detail, including never-before-seen features astronomers have yet to explain. The star-forming region, named Sagittarius C (Sgr C), is about 300 light-years from the Milky Way's central supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A. The NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) instrument on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's reveals a portion of the Milky Way’s dense core in a new light. An estimated 500,000 stars shine in this image of the Sagittarius C (Sgr C) region, along with some as-yet unidentified features. A large region of ionized hydrogen, shown in cyan, contains intriguing needle-like structures that lack any uniform orientation. The James Webb Space Telescope is the world’s premier space science observatory. Webb is solving mysteries in our solar system, looking beyond to distant worlds around other stars, and probing the mysterious structures and origins of our universe and o

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China's Terracotta Warriors on display in Spain

STORY: China's Terracotta Warriors on display in Spain DATELINE: March 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: ALICANTE, Spain CATEGORY: CULTURE/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition of Terracotta Warriors in Alicante, Spain 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARCOS MARTINON-TORRES, Curator of exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): MANUEL OLCINA, Curator of Archaeological Museum of Alicante 4. various of exhibition STORYLINE: China's Terracotta Warriors, known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," are on display in the Archaeological Museum of Alicante, Spain. The exhibition, titled "The Legend of China's Qin and Han Dynasties," showcases more than 120 pieces from nine Chinese museums. The exhibition is divided into three galleries showcasing the history of the unification of China by Emperor Qin Shi Huang, his tomb, and the mysterious Terracotta Warriors. The museum uses advanced technology to create an immersive exhibition space using light, music, and scent. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): MARCOS MARTINON-TOR

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Ancient mirror projects mysterious image

Ancient mirror projects mysterious image

KYOTO, Japan - A replica of an ancient, triangular-rimmed mirror decorated with gods and animals, reputed to have been presented from China to shaman queen Himiko (170-248 CE) of Japan, reflects light and projects a mysterious image on a screen at the Kyoto National Museum on Jan. 29, 2014.

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