Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

Solstice Yoga in Times Square - NYC

People are doing yoga exercises in the middle of Times Square to celebrate the summer solstice in New York, NY, USA on June 20, 2025. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, meaning it experiences the maximum intensity of the sun's rays and has the most hours of sunlight. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Partial solar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse

29.03.2025, Tallinn. In Estonia, the eclipse covered up to 16 percent of the sun's diameter. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Partial solar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse

29.03.2025, Tallinn. In Estonia, the eclipse covered up to 16 percent of the sun's diameter. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Partial solar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse

29.03.2025, Tallinn. In Estonia, the eclipse covered up to 16 percent of the sun's diameter. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Partial solar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse

29.03.2025, Tallinn. In Estonia, the eclipse covered up to 16 percent of the sun's diameter. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Partial solar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse

29.03.2025, Tallinn. In Estonia, the eclipse covered up to 16 percent of the sun's diameter. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Partial solar eclipse

Partial solar eclipse

29.03.2025, Tallinn. In Estonia, the eclipse covered up to 16 percent of the sun's diameter. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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.

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

An aurora is apparently observed in Nakadomari in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 11, 2024. The lights are believed to have been spotted in parts of Japan following a series of eruptions on the sun's surface.

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

An aurora is apparently observed in Nakadomari in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 11, 2024. The lights are believed to have been spotted in parts of Japan following a series of eruptions on the sun's surface.

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

An aurora is apparently observed in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 11, 2024. The lights are believed to have been spotted in parts of Japan following a series of eruptions on the sun's surface.

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

An aurora is apparently observed in Teshikaga on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on May 11, 2024. The lights are believed to have been spotted in parts of Japan following a series of eruptions on the sun's surface.

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

An aurora is apparently observed in Teshikaga on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on May 11, 2024. The lights are believed to have been spotted in parts of Japan following a series of eruptions on the sun's surface.

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

An aurora is apparently observed in Shari on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on May 11, 2024. The lights are believed to have been spotted in parts of Japan following a series of eruptions on the sun's surface.

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

Northern lights observed in parts of Japan

An aurora is apparently observed in Abashiri on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on May 11, 2024. The lights are believed to have been spotted in parts of Japan following a series of eruptions on the sun's surface.

Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal held at Ancient Olympia

STORY: Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal held at Ancient Olympia SHOOTING TIME: April 15, 2024 DATELINE: April 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:30 LOCATION: ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): MARY MINA, Greek actress 3. various of the Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): ARTEMIS IGNATIOU, Choreographer of lighting and handover ceremonies 5. various of the Paris 2024 Olympics flame lighting rehearsal STORYLINE: The dress rehearsal of the lighting ceremony of the Olympic flame, which will burn for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, was held on Monday at Ancient Olympia in western Greece, the birthplace of the Games. During a traditional ceremony, Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of an ancient High Priestess, used the sun's rays to light the torch out of a concave mirror in front of the ruins of the 2,500-year-old temple dedicated to Hera, a goddess in ancient Greek m

ISS Takes Dawn Photo Of America Lit Up Like Christmas Lights

ISS Takes Dawn Photo Of America Lit Up Like Christmas Lights

Handout photo - City lights stretch across the United States like a string of Christmas lights in this image taken from the International Space Station on Nov. 10, 2023. At far left, the lights of Chicago, Illinois, are outlined by Lake Michigan. At far right, the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area shines through the clouds while the sun’s first rays start to light up Earth’s atmosphere. November 10, 2023. Photo by NASA/Jasmin Moghbeli via ABACAPRESS.COM

Flame for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games lit in Liangzhu culture site

STORY: Flame for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games lit in Liangzhu culture site DATELINE: June 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. various of the venues for the Asian Games 3. various of city views in China's Hangzhou STORYLINE: The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games flame was lit on Thursday in the Liangzhu ancient city in east China's Zhejiang Province, marking the 100-day countdown to the opening of the 19th Asian Games. Nineteen flame collectors, dressed in white, strolled up the steps before one of them lit a torch from the rays of the sun using a concave mirror. The outline of the mirror, designed like a jade bi, symbolizes the sun's rays. The torch relay will take place in September and culminate in lighting the cauldron at the opening ceremony on September 23. Despite the one-year postponement of the Asian Games, Hangzhou is prepared to host the greatest multi-sport event in the world after the Olympic Games, making Asia proud. In 10

Flame for Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games lit in Athens

STORY: Flame for Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games lit in Athens DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): DIONISIS KODELAS, President of Special Olympics Hellas 3. various of the ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SVEN ALBRECHT, CEO of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID EVANGELISTA, Regional president and managing director, Europe Eurasia Special Olympics STORYLINE: The Flame of Hope, which will be burning for the Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games, was lit in Athens on Wednesday. The ritual ceremony was held with the participation of Special Olympics athletes in the tradition of lighting of the flame for the Olympic Games. The event was hosted at Zappeion exhibition hall, near the stadium which hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896. The flame was ignited out of a concave mirror using the sun's rays. A Greek girl playing the role of an ancient Greek High Pri

Tower of Sun's Golden Mask to be exhibited in Tokyo

Tower of Sun's Golden Mask to be exhibited in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Workers reassemble the original Golden Mask, one of the faces of the Tower of the Sun designed by the late artist Taro Okamoto, at the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Feb. 13, 2012. The mask is scheduled to be on display from Feb. 21 to May 20, 2012, at the museum, as part of an exhibition commemorating the completion of Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest free-standing tower that will be completed on Feb. 29 and opened for business on May 22 in 2012.

Exhibition on Sun Yat-sen

Exhibition on Sun Yat-sen

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Photo shows a copy of the birth certificate of Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China, displayed at an exhibition on July 4, 2011, in Taipei. Sun's Hawaiian birth certificate, the proof of his U.S. citizenship, is on display at the exhibition titled ''Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States.''

Yamaha develops motorcycle exterior light emission technology

Yamaha develops motorcycle exterior light emission technology

TOKYO, Japan - Yamaha Motor Co. said April 19 it has developed a motorcycle exterior decor technology involving a special surface film that stores energy from the sun's rays and emits it in the form of dim light after dusk (L side). The technology also enables the exterior to give a more vividly stereoscopic impression of the three-dimensional shape of any surface treated with the film (R side).

New photocatalyst material to help clean train windows

New photocatalyst material to help clean train windows

NAGOYA, Japan - An N-700 series shinkansen bullet train of Central Japan Railway Co. adopts a newly developed photocatalyst material in its windows. The company said May 2 that the material coated onto the surface of windows will decompose dirt on the glass when activated by the sun's ultraviolet rays and keeps the windows clean. The technology will help the operator of the Tokaido Shinkansen Line reduce the costs of cleaning train windows.

China launches space-based observatory to unravel the Sun's secrets

STORY: China launches space-based observatory to unravel the Sun's secrets DATELINE: Oct. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: JIUQUAN, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the satellite model 2. various of satellite simulation and animation 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAN WEIQUN, Principal scientist of the satellite, Purple Mountain Observatory under Chinese Academy of Sciences 4. various of eruptive phenomena simulation 5. various of researchers working STORYLINE: China sent a solar exploration satellite into space on Sunday, furthering the country's scientific endeavor to unravel the mysteries of the Sun. The Advanced Space-based Solar Observatory (ASO-S), nicknamed Kuafu-1 in Chinese, was launched aboard a Long March-2D rocket at 07:43 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, and entered its planned orbit successfully. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GAN WEIQUN, Principal scientist of the satellite, Purple Mountain Observatory under Chinese Academy of Scie

A glimpse of hometown of forerunner of China's democratic revolution

STORY: A glimpse of hometown of forerunner of China's democratic revolution DATELINE: May 31, 2022 LENGTH: 00:07:40 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cuiheng village 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RICARDO VOGT, Brazilian musician STORYLINE: Cuiheng village is the hometown of Sun Yat-sen, a renowned statesman who led a revolution that ended more than 2,000 years of feudal rule in China. Ricardo Vogt, a Brazilian musician, visited the village to explore Sun's historical footprints. SOUNDBITE (English): RICARDO VOGT, Brazilian musician "Many cities in China have a 'Zhongshan Street' or 'Zhongshan Park.' These are named in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the great pioneer of China's democratic revolution. In 1911, Dr. Sun Yat-sen led the revolution that ended more than 2,000 years of feudal monarchy in China. His thoughts and his actions have changed China as a whole. And now I invite you to come with me into this great man's hometown to explore his historical footprints. Let's go. Cuih

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

(220515) -- MEXICO CITY, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 10, 2022 shows the Stone of the Sun (rear) at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Mexico. The Stone of the Sun highlights the Sun's role in Aztec belief and religion. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

(220515) -- MEXICO CITY, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 10, 2022 shows souvenirs featuring the Stone of the Sun at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Mexico. The Stone of the Sun highlights the Sun's role in Aztec belief and religion. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

(220515) -- MEXICO CITY, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 10, 2022 shows the Stone of the Sun at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Mexico. The Stone of the Sun highlights the Sun's role in Aztec belief and religion. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

(220515) -- MEXICO CITY, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 10, 2022 shows a souvenir featuring the Stone of the Sun (rear) at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Mexico. The Stone of the Sun highlights the Sun's role in Aztec belief and religion. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

(220515) -- MEXICO CITY, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 10, 2022 shows souvenirs featuring the Stone of the Sun at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Mexico. The Stone of the Sun highlights the Sun's role in Aztec belief and religion. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

MEXICO-MEXICO CITY-NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY-STONE OF THE SUN

(220515) -- MEXICO CITY, May 15, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 10, 2022 shows the Stone of the Sun (rear) at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, Mexico. The Stone of the Sun highlights the Sun's role in Aztec belief and religion. (Xinhua/Xin Yuewei)