Moonbows, also called lunar rainbows, differ from your average rainbow in that they are created by the shimmers of moon rays rather than the sun. A moonbow (also known as a moon rainbow or lunar rainbow) is a rainbow produced by moonlight instead of direct sunlight. Apart from the light source, its formation is no different from that of a solar rainbow: it is created by … [Read more...] about We All Know Rainbows But Have You Ever Seen a Moonbow – A Night Rainbow Lit By the Moon?
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9 Pillars of Light Appear in Night Sky Above Coastal Japanese Town
An otherworldly sight was spotted above a town in Tottori prefecture, Japan, on May 11, 2024. A user by the name of Maashii posted to X (formerly Twitter) an intriguing picture of what appears to be nine pillars of light appearing in the night sky above Daisen, a coastal town: According to his X biography, Maashii works in Daisen as a "tourism producer". He … [Read more...] about 9 Pillars of Light Appear in Night Sky Above Coastal Japanese Town
Rare Fireball Comet Turns Night Into Day Over Spain And Portugal In Spectacular Footage
Projectiles of this size rarely collide with our planet. Shortly before midnight on Saturday, an enormous blue-green fireball lit up the skies over Portugal, turning night back into day for a few incredible seconds. Also visible across parts of Spain, the light show was the work of a comet that burned up in the Earth’s atmosphere as its race across the cosmos came to a … [Read more...] about Rare Fireball Comet Turns Night Into Day Over Spain And Portugal In Spectacular Footage
This Curious Bird Spends The Day Pretending to Be a Tree in the Rainforest, But Then At Night…
Nothing to see here… just a tree stump (that’s is exactly what the potoo wants you to think). With its large mouth and bulging yellow eyes (we’ll focus on those eyes in a second), it’s hard to believe the potoo could ever blend in. But in reality, it is a master of camouflage. So much so that if you travel the forests of Central and South America, you will need an … [Read more...] about This Curious Bird Spends The Day Pretending to Be a Tree in the Rainforest, But Then At Night…
Night Time Adventures: GPS Reveals Where Your Cat Goes After Dark
Cats are notorious for their independent spirit and mysterious ways. While we might picture them curled up at our feet at night, the truth, as always, can be far more fascinating. Thanks to GPS locators, we can finally shed light on their nighttime adventures! Imagine this: you snuggle into bed, picturing your feline friend curled up contentedly nearby. Perhaps they're … [Read more...] about Night Time Adventures: GPS Reveals Where Your Cat Goes After Dark