China: Rare Rainbow-Colored Clouds Seen Above Xinjiang Ski Resort

A video captured a striking display of rainbow-colored clouds over a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on January 11, 2026. Bands of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple stretched across the winter sky above the snow-covered slopes as skiers paused to watch the rare phenomenon. The shimmering clouds lingered on the horizon, creating a surreal contrast with the white mountains below.

UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

US: Florida Skies Eerily Turn Purple Before Hurricane Milton Slams Into State

The skies over Florida unusually turned purple Wednesday evening, October 9 right before Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sunshine state.

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.

Typhoon Bebinca Approaches Shanghai

Typhoon Bebinca Approaches Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 - Typhoon Bebinca causes the sky to turn a rare purple in the evening of September 15, 2024 in Shanghai, China.

Typhoon Bebinca Approaches Shanghai

Typhoon Bebinca Approaches Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 - Typhoon Bebinca causes the sky to turn a rare purple in the evening of September 15, 2024 in Shanghai, China.

China: Moment Of Iconic Canton Tower Struck By Lightning Captured

On August 29, 2024, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, a striking moment was captured during a stormy night. Under a slightly purple-tinted sky, a single bright lightning bolt suddenly struck, hitting the top of the iconic Canton Tower perfectly.   The scene was both awe-inspiring and dramatic, with the lightning illuminating the dark sky as it connected with the tower, known as ""Xiao Man Yao"" (Slim Waist).   Interestingly, Canton Tower is designed to function as a lightning rod, making the event a natural occurrence despite its spectacular appearance.

Supermoon Appear in Shenyang, China

Supermoon Appear in Shenyang, China

SHENYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 30, 2023 - A "supermoon" is seen above buildings at Wolong Lake Scenic area in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, August 30, 2023. The largest "supermoon" in 2023 will appear in the sky at 9:36 am on August 31, according to the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on Wednesday. This "supermoon" is also the second full moon in August this year, also known as the "blue Moon". (Double exposure)

Supermoon Appear in Shenyang, China

Supermoon Appear in Shenyang, China

SHENYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 30, 2023 - A "supermoon" is seen above buildings at Wolong Lake Scenic area in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, August 30, 2023. The largest "supermoon" in 2023 will appear in the sky at 9:36 am on August 31, according to the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on Wednesday. This "supermoon" is also the second full moon in August this year, also known as the "blue Moon". (Double exposure)

Supermoon Appear in Shenyang, China

Supermoon Appear in Shenyang, China

SHENYANG, CHINA - AUGUST 30, 2023 - A "supermoon" is seen above buildings at Wolong Lake Scenic area in Shenyang, Liaoning province, China, August 30, 2023. The largest "supermoon" in 2023 will appear in the sky at 9:36 am on August 31, according to the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on Wednesday. This "supermoon" is also the second full moon in August this year, also known as the "blue Moon". (Double exposure)

Tokyo Sky Tree lit up in five colors

Tokyo Sky Tree lit up in five colors

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Sky Tree is lit up in five colors used in Tokyo's bid logo for the 2020 Summer Olympics -- red, blue, yellow, green and Edo murasaki (bluish purple) -- in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Sept. 7, 2012, one year before the host city is selected.

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Combination photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 19, 2012, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward being lit up in blue (L) and purple. The operator of the world's tallest self-standing tower conducted tests to light up the 634-meter tower using all of its around 2,000 light-emitting diode lamps ahead of its opening on May 22. The two colors will be used alternately, every other day, to light up the tower.

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is lit up in blue on April 19, 2012. The operator of the world's tallest self-standing tower conducted tests to light up the 634-meter tower using all of its around 2,000 light-emitting diode lamps ahead of its opening on May 22. The tower will be lit up alternately, every other day, in blue or purple.

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is lit up in blue on April 19, 2012. The operator of the world's tallest self-standing tower conducted tests to light up the 634-meter tower using all of its around 2,000 light-emitting diode lamps ahead of its opening on May 22. The tower will be lit up alternately, every other day, in blue or purple.

Official Athens Olympic poster unveiled

Official Athens Olympic poster unveiled

ATHENS, Greece - The Athens Olympic organizing committee unveiled an official poster June 3, featuring the Acropolis and Parthenon in the center surrounded by blue representing Greece's sky and sea, orange for the sun, gray for stones, and red-purple for bougainvillea.

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Combination photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 19, 2012, shows Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward being lit up in blue (L) and purple. The operator of the world's tallest self-standing tower conducted tests to light up the 634-meter tower using all of its around 2,000 light-emitting diode lamps ahead of its opening on May 22. The two colors will be used alternately, every other day, to light up the tower. (Kyodo)

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is lit up in blue on April 19, 2012. The operator of the world's tallest self-standing tower conducted tests to light up the 634-meter tower using all of its around 2,000 light-emitting diode lamps ahead of its opening on May 22. The tower will be lit up alternately, every other day, in blue or purple. (Kyodo)

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

Tokyo Sky Tree fully lit up

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Sky Tree in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is lit up in blue on April 19, 2012. The operator of the world's tallest self-standing tower conducted tests to light up the 634-meter tower using all of its around 2,000 light-emitting diode lamps ahead of its opening on May 22. The tower will be lit up alternately, every other day, in blue or purple. (Kyodo)

Official Athens Olympic poster unveiled

Official Athens Olympic poster unveiled

ATHENS, Greece - The Athens Olympic organizing committee unveiled an official poster June 3, featuring the Acropolis and Parthenon in the center surrounded by blue representing Greece's sky and sea, orange for the sun, gray for stones, and red-purple for bougainvillea. (Kyodo)