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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is lighting up Yamba Dam in Gunma Prefecture in central Japan as a winter treat. The dam that was completed 5 years ago started its evening ...

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Without the axial tilt, the sun would remain directly about the Equator, and everywhere on the planet would receive the same amount of light the year through. During the Winter Solstice ...

Squidsoup installations are always popular at Canary Wharf Winter Lights. Photo: Rikard Osterlund For 12 evenings across January and February, 11 temporary light artworks and sculptures are dotted ...

It’s time to let out a big howl. The full “wolf moon” of January will soon be glowing in the winter sky. The wolf moon will be the first of 12 full moons of 2025 — three of which will be ...

WINTER SAILING THROUGH THE WINTER SOLSTICE FROM 6.95 OUT TO FREDERICK. IT’S GOING TO TAKE YOU JUST 35 MINUTES TO GET THERE. CHECK THAT OUT. THOSE LIGHT BULBS. BOATS. IT’S ACTUALLY REALLY COOL.