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China: Rare Sun Halo Appears Over Ningbo Amid Heatwave

On July 1, 2025, a rare sun halo appeared over Ningbo, Zhejiang, drawing the attention of passersby who stopped to watch. The phenomenon, caused by sunlight passing through ice crystals, occurred amid a heatwave with temperatures nearing 40 °C.

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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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.

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China: Stunning Fireball Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Maoming, Guangdong

This is the unexpected moment that a resident witnessed a rare celestial event as a brilliant fireball meteor streaked across the sky, momentarily lighting up the area as if it had been daytime. On May 28, 2025, at approximately 9:33 PM local time, in Maoming, Guangdong, the dashcam footage captured a sudden flash of light in the sky. The video showed the night sky abruptly lit up, accompanied by a loud bang, as a fireball meteor tore through the atmosphere. The Maoming Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the event had not been caused by lightning and advised residents not to panic, as no accidents or injuries had been reported. The video ended with the fireball fading from view, and the night sky returning to darkness.

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China: Giant Fireball Lights Up Night Sky as Suspected Meteor Falls in Guangdong

This is the rare moment that a suspected meteor streaked across the sky in Guangdong, dazzling local residents as a massive fireball suddenly lit up the darkness like daylight. On May 28, 2025, in Yangjiang, Guangdong, a loud boom was heard as a brilliant fireball, resembling a giant rock, tore through the sky and exploded in a bright flash, captured on dashcam.　The sudden blaze turned the entire night sky into near-daylight for a few seconds, and onlookers were left stunned. Experts explained that such fireballs occur when a meteoroid enters Earth’s atmosphere and burns up due to friction, creating a bright meteor. If parts of the object survived the fiery descent and reached the ground, they were classified as meteorites. The video ended with the sky gradually fading back into darkness as the fireball disappeared from view.

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US: Fiery Streak Spotted in California as Dragon Spacecraft Reenters Atmosphere 3

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was spotted in the night sky across California as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, May 24. A sonic boom was also reported in Southern California.

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US: Fiery Streak Spotted in California as Dragon Spacecraft Reenters Atmosphere 4

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was spotted in the night sky across California as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, May 24. A sonic boom was also reported in Southern California.

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US: Fiery Streak Spotted in California as Dragon Spacecraft Reenters Atmosphere 2

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was spotted in the night sky across California as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, May 24. A sonic boom was also reported in Southern California.

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US: Fiery Streak Spotted in California as Dragon Spacecraft Reenters Atmosphere

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft was spotted in the night sky across California a it reentered Earth's atmosphere on Saturday, May 24. A sonic boom was also reported in Southern California.

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China: Billboard Blown Down by Gusty Wind Amid Sandstorm in Yinchuan

On April 11, 2025, in Yinchuan, located in northwestern China’s Ningxia province, a video captured an intense sandstorm turning the sky yellow and dark. The atmosphere appeared apocalyptic as dust filled the air. Suddenly, a nearby building was blown over by the powerful wind. Its steel frame crumbled and fell onto several parked vehicles, causing panic among onlookers and drivers. The frightening scene shocked Chinese viewers online. Many compared it to a scene from a disaster movie, with nature showing its uncontrollable force.

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China: Sky Swarmed With Black Crows In Shenyang, Liaoning

Shenyang, located in northeastern China, experienced an eerie spectacle on the night of November 3, 2024. Residents captured video footage showing the sky swarming with countless black crows flying in chaotic patterns. Many of the birds perched on power lines, creating a dense and ominous silhouette against the night sky. The scene resembled something out of an animated film or thriller, evoking both awe and unease. The sheer number of crows darkening the sky was both intimidating and striking, leaving many viewers fascinated by the surreal and dramatic atmosphere.

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China: Mysterious Cloud Spotted Over Sky Of Jinan, Shandong

This is the unusual moment that a perfectly rectangular "bilayer cloud" floating solo in a clear sky, resembling a "placed" object. On November 26, 2024, in Jinan, Shandong, the video clearly showed the cloud’s edges sharply defined against the backdrop of blue, sparking intrigue and speculation. Experts suggested that the shape might have been due to the contrails of a high-speed aircraft. When aviation fuel, primarily composed of hydrocarbons, burned, the hydrogen in the fuel combined with oxygen to form water vapor. This vapor rapidly condensed into ice crystals in the cold upper atmosphere, creating a streaking effect that from the ground appeared smooth and thread-like. While the exact cause was still a topic of discussion, it left a lasting impression on those who saw it.

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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.

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Philippines: Asteroid Spotted Burning Up In Sky 3

A small asteroid that entered Earth's atmosphere was spotted burning up in the sky over northern Philippines early Thursday, September 5 creating a massive fireball. The asteroid named "2024 RW1" was discovered by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey observatory in Arizona on Wednesday.

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Philippines: Asteroid Spotted Burning Up In Sky 2

A small asteroid that entered Earth's atmosphere was spotted burning up in the sky over northern Philippines early Thursday, September 5 creating a massive fireball. The asteroid named "2024 RW1" was discovered by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey observatory in Arizona on Wednesday.

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Philippines: Asteroid Spotted Burning Up In Sky

A small asteroid that entered Earth's atmosphere was spotted burning up in the sky over northern Philippines early Thursday, September 5 creating a massive fireball. The asteroid named "2024 RW1" was discovered by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey observatory in Arizona on Wednesday.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Hit Hokkaido, Causing Flooding And Travel Disruptions 5

Unstable atmosphere conditions brought widespread heavy rains to Hokkaido on Tuesday, August 27, causing flooding. It caused more than a hundred train cancellations, road closures, and dozens of schools were closed.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Hit Hokkaido, Causing Flooding And Travel Disruptions

Unstable atmosphere conditions brought widespread heavy rains to Hokkaido on Tuesday, August 27, causing flooding. It caused more than a hundred train cancellations, road closures, and dozens of schools were closed.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Hit Hokkaido, Causing Flooding And Travel Disruptions 3

Unstable atmosphere conditions brought widespread heavy rains to Hokkaido on Tuesday, August 27, causing flooding. It caused more than a hundred train cancellations, road closures, and dozens of schools were closed.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Hit Hokkaido, Causing Flooding And Travel Disruptions 2

Unstable atmosphere conditions brought widespread heavy rains to Hokkaido on Tuesday, August 27, causing flooding. It caused more than a hundred train cancellations, road closures, and dozens of schools were closed.

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Japan: Heavy Rains Hit Hokkaido, Causing Flooding And Travel Disruptions 4

Unstable atmosphere conditions brought widespread heavy rains to Hokkaido on Tuesday, August 27, causing flooding. It caused more than a hundred train cancellations, road closures, and dozens of schools were closed.

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China: Spectacular Sight Of Six Suns Over Sky In Chengdu

A breathtaking natural phenomenon was witnessed in Chengdu, Sichuan province, southwestern China, on August 18, 2024. Amid the brilliant sunset hues, an extraordinary optical illusion appeared in the orange-red sky, a phenomenon resembling six suns rising amidst vibrant orange clouds. Scientifically known as sundogs or parhelions, the spectacle occurs when sunlight refracts through ice crystals in the atmosphere.

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Motorcyclist Couple Braves A Giant Bowl - Sumatra

Night market atmosphere in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on July 14, 2024. Day turns into night, the sky turns blue amidst the colourful lights of the night market as entertainment for the people. This folk entertainment has become a symbol of the dynamics of nomadic life which conveys life from time to time. Apart from accommodating the masses as entertainment which started from games. Currently, the game's impact is causing polemics as a criminal act of gambling. By pressing this automatic button, social strata flow humanistically. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Motorcyclist Couple Braves A Giant Bowl - Sumatra

Night market atmosphere in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on July 14, 2024. Day turns into night, the sky turns blue amidst the colourful lights of the night market as entertainment for the people. This folk entertainment has become a symbol of the dynamics of nomadic life which conveys life from time to time. Apart from accommodating the masses as entertainment which started from games. Currently, the game's impact is causing polemics as a criminal act of gambling. By pressing this automatic button, social strata flow humanistically. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Motorcyclist Couple Braves A Giant Bowl - Sumatra

Night market atmosphere in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia on July 14, 2024. Day turns into night, the sky turns blue amidst the colourful lights of the night market as entertainment for the people. This folk entertainment has become a symbol of the dynamics of nomadic life which conveys life from time to time. Apart from accommodating the masses as entertainment which started from games. Currently, the game's impact is causing polemics as a criminal act of gambling. By pressing this automatic button, social strata flow humanistically. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Breathtaking Fiery Sunrise In Hokkaido

A fiery sunrise tinged the morning sky bright red in Hokkaido's Nemuro sub-prefecture. This footage was filmed on early Saturday morning, May 11.

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China: Circumhorizontal Arc Spotted Over Sky Of Xicheng District, Beijing

Residents of Beijing were treated with a stunning natural display on May 14. A circumhorizontal arc, created by ice crystals in the upper atmosphere refracting the sun's rays, appeared in the sky. The video was captured by Mr. Wang at the Xidan intersection in Xicheng District.

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China: Rainbow Cloud Spotted Near Summit Of Mount Sanqing In Jiangxi

A rare rainbow cloud was spotted near the summit of Sanqing Mountain in Shangrao, Jiangxi on May 14. The filmer, Sanqing Mountain tour guide Mr. Chen, had just led several tourists to climb up to a scenic spot called Yu Tai when they spotted the colorful cloud. With permission from Sanqing Mountain tour guide Mr. Xiao Chen.

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UK: Northern Lights Illuminate Kent Skies In Reddish Hues

Reddish hues illuminated the skies over Kent during a Northern Lights appearance on Sunday night, May 5.

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US: Fiery Re-Entry Of Suspected Space Debris Witnessed Over California 2

Skygazers in California witnessed a fiery object re-entering from space and breaking up as it streaks across the sky on early Tuesday, April 2. Witnesses saw the object around 1:30 a.m. and many suspected it had something to do with the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch the previous evening. Some on social media said that it may be from the Chinese Shenzhou 15 Orbital Module that was predicted to re-enter near Los Angeles at 01:45 local time.

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US: Fiery Re-Entry Of Suspected Space Debris Witnessed Over California

Skygazers in California witnessed a fiery object re-entering from space and breaking up as it streaks across the sky on early Tuesday, April 2. Witnesses saw the object around 1:30 a.m. and many suspected it had something to do with the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch the previous evening. Some on social media said that it may be from the Chinese Shenzhou 15 Orbital Module that was predicted to re-enter near Los Angeles at 01:45 local time. This is a developing story.

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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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China: “UFO” Over Heilongjiang Captured On Camera

This footage shows a blazing object streaking and breaking apart across the night sky over China's Heilongjiang Province on March 25. According to media reports, residents in several cities in the Heilongjiang Province including Yichun and Heihe witnessed the "UFO" at around 6:30 p.m. In an interview, the Astronomical Society of Heilongjiang Province said that the trajectory of the flying object is different to that of a meteorite or comet. The object might be a part of a man-made spacecraft that fell back to Earth after being affected by recent geomagnetic storms.

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US: NASA’s Crew-7 Successfully Re-Enters Earth After 6-Month Mission On ISS 6

NASA's Crew-7 successfully re-entered Earth on early Tuesday, March 12. The SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying the four crew members of a six-month science and research mission on the International Space Station landed off Pensacola, Florida. Skygazers in the Midwest and Southern U.S. witnessed the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule streaking across the dark pre-dawn skies.

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US: NASA’s Crew-7 Successfully Re-Enters Earth After 6-Month Mission On ISS 5

NASA's Crew-7 successfully re-entered Earth on early Tuesday, March 12. The SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying the four crew members of a six-month science and research mission on the International Space Station landed off Pensacola, Florida. Skygazers in the Midwest and Southern U.S. witnessed the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule streaking across the dark pre-dawn skies.

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US: NASA’s Crew-7 Successfully Re-Enters Earth After 6-Month Mission On ISS 4

NASA's Crew-7 successfully re-entered Earth on early Tuesday, March 12. The SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying the four crew members of a six-month science and research mission on the International Space Station landed off Pensacola, Florida. Skygazers in the Midwest and Southern U.S witnessed the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule streaking across the dark pre-dawn skies.

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US: NASA’s Crew-7 Successfully Re-Enters Earth After 6-Month Mission On ISS 3

NASA's Crew-7 successfully re-entered Earth on early Tuesday, March 12. The SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying the four crew members of a six-month science and research mission on the International Space Station landed off Pensacola, Florida. Skygazers in the Midwest and Southern U.S witnessed the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule streaking across the dark pre-dawn skies.

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US: NASA’s Crew-7 Successfully Re-Enters Earth After 6-Month Mission On ISS

NASA's Crew-7 successfully re-entered Earth on early Tuesday, March 12. The SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying the four crew members of a six-month science and research mission on the International Space Station landed off Pensacola, Florida. Skygazers in the Midwest and Southern U.S witnessed the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule streaking across the dark pre-dawn skies.

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US: NASA’s Crew-7 Successfully Re-Enters Earth After 6-Month Mission On ISS 2

NASA's Crew-7 successfully re-entered Earth on early Tuesday, March 12. The SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying the four crew members of a six-month science and research mission on the International Space Station landed off Pensacola, Florida. Skygazers in the Midwest and Southern U.S witnessed the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule streaking across the dark pre-dawn skies.

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows fireworks illuminating the sky on the "Gutu Eve" of farmers' New Year in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated

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Fireworks show held in Thailand's beach resort Pattaya to promote tourism

STORY: Fireworks show held in Thailand's beach resort Pattaya to promote tourism SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: PATTAYA, Thailand CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fireworks show in Thailand's beach resort Pattaya STORYLINE: With tens of thousands of tourists and local residents gathering on the beach and enjoying the festive vibes, a spectacular fireworks display lit up the night sky in Pattaya on Friday. Located in Thailand's Chonburi province, about 150 kilometers from Bangkok, Pattaya is well known for its beach resort and vibrant atmosphere. As one of the most anticipated events, the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival is held at the end of November every year, setting the stage for an exciting year-end season. This year's festival was held from Friday to Saturday at Pattaya Beach, with five pyrotechnic shows from Malaysia, Singapore, Serbia, China, and the Philippines on display. The five rounds of stunning fireworks incorporated wit

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Malta International Fireworks Festival concludes

STORY: Malta International Fireworks Festival concludes DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Valletta CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of fireworks and drones STORYLINE: Valletta Grand Harbour of Malta on Sunday evening was packed with people and bustling with activity as the Malta International Fireworks Festival concluded with a splendid display. The fireworks blossomed in a dazzling array of colors, while drones flew high in the sky, creating different beautiful and magnificent designs. The reflection on the sea added a touch of romance to the atmosphere. The annual Malta International Fireworks Festival attracted a large number of audiences to gather by the seaside of Valletta Grand Harbour to enjoy the blooming fireworks. The live concert on-site added to the festive atmosphere. The Malta International Fireworks Festival of the year 2023 began on April 24. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Valletta. (XHTV)

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Observatory in China's Tibet explores mystery of space at high point

STORY: Observatory in China's Tibet explores mystery of space at high point DATELINE: June 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: Lhasa CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of starry sky 2. various of the Ngari Observatory STORYLINE: When stargazing from the Ngari Observatory on a dark night, it is only natural to recall the wise words from German philosopher Immanuel Kant: "Two things fill the mind with ever-increasing wonder and awe...the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me." The observatory, standing 5,100 meters above the sea level in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has marked its 10th year on the "roof of the world," carrying on Chinese people's never-ending exploration of the sky. Twenty years ago, the National Astronomical Observatories (NAO) launched a major scientific research program to select an astronomical site in western China. Ten years ago, they cast their eyes on Ngari Prefecture in western Tibet. Thanks to its thin and clean atmosphere with much less smoke, du

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