Total Lunar Eclipse Phase Sequence
A phase sequence showing the Moon entering Earth's umbra. During totality, sunlight filtered and refracted through Earth's atmosphere gives the lunar surface its copper-red …
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Star Trails over Zuo Dijiang Observatory
Star trails around the North Celestial Pole above Zuo Dijiang Observatory, recording the apparent diurnal motion caused by Earth's rotation.
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Sunspots and Zifeng Tower at Sunset
The setting solar disk photographed in alignment with Zifeng Tower, with active sunspot groups visible on the Sun.
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Venus and the Crescent Moon
An apparent close approach of Venus and a waxing crescent during blue hour.
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Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS (C/2023 A3)
A faint view of Comet Tsuchinshan–ATLAS (C/2023 A3) after sunset.
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First Light: Inaugural Star Trails at Qiandao Lake
Star trails photographed at Qiandao Lake, recording apparent diurnal motion caused by Earth's rotation.
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