This lake is no mirage

This lake is no mirage

Crescent Lake near Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China (© R7 Photo/Shutterstock)

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23 Jun 2026Mount Fuji on Honshu Island, Japan
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Blood moon
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10 Oct 2025Fiji Day
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