Night Collection (#25)

A partial eclipse of the sun, as it sets, is seen from Shanghai, China August 11, 2018. REUTERS/Aly Song TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Meteors streak past stars in the night sky during the Perseid meteor shower in Premnitz, west of Berlin, Germany, August 11, 2018. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Enthusiasts watch a mechanised ground fireworks display during week-long celebrations marking the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady in Mosta, Malta early August 15, 2018

Labourers work at a construction site in Phnom Penh, Cambodia February 8, 2018. REUTERS/Samrang Pring

Members of Turkish police special forces take part in a drug raid in Istanbul, Turkey, January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal

Earthquake victim holds a candle to mark the four-month anniversary of the September 19
An earthquake victim holds a candle to mark the four-month anniversary of the September 19 quake in Mexico City, Mexico January 19, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Maidens Tower, an islet on the Bosphorus which dates back to 341 B. C
Maidens Tower, an islet on the Bosphorus which dates back to 341 B.C. is pictured in Istanbul, Turkey January 20, 2018. Picture taken with a slow shutter. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

A fisherman casts his net before sunset in Baseco district, metro Manila, Philippines, January 20, 2018. REUTERS/Dondi Tawatao

Earthquake victims gesture during a minute of silence as they gather to mark the four-month anniversary of the September 19 quake in Mexico City, Mexico January 19, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A supermoon is pictured next to the Monserrate church in Bogota, Colombia, January 31, 2018. Picture taken January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga

A super moon is pictured next to the Monserrate church in Bogota, Colombia, January 31, 2018. Picture taken January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Jaime Saldarriaga

A partially eclipsed sun is seen from Juba November 3, 2013. Skywatchers across the world are in for a treat Sunday as the final solar eclipse of 2013 takes on a rare hybrid form

A man hold a candle during a Christmas mass at the Gelora Bung Karno stadium in Jakarta December 11, 2010

A composite of 12 pictures shows a full lunar eclipse over the skies in Hefei, Anhui province December 10, 2011. The moon turns red as the shadow falls on it during the eclipse

The supermoon full moon is seen through Christmas lights in Valletta, Malta, January 1, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Georgia State Patrol Officer guards the ballroom at Republican gubernatorial candidate
A Georgia State Patrol Officer guards the ballroom at Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemps election night party in Athens, Georgia, U.S. November 6, 2018

Fireworks light the sky during Orthodox Christmas celebrations in Krasnoyarsk
Fireworks light the sky over a Christmas tree during Orthodox Christmas celebrations in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia January 7, 2018. REUTERS/Ilya Naymushin

Protesters throw firecrackers during violent overnight protests against the opening of a new waste dump in Terzigno, which stands at the foot of Mount Vesuvius outside Naples October 21, 2010

Protester gestures towards police during demonstrations at the G20 summit in Hamburg
A protester gestures towards police during demonstrations at the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, July 7, 2017. Picture taken July 7, 2017. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

People are seen on a pier in front of a giant illuminated Christmas ball in Larnaca, Cyprus December 19, 2017. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Muslim women pray in front of the Dome of the Rock, on the compound known to Muslims as Noble Sanctuary and to Jews as Temple Mount, during Laylat al-Qadr in Jerusalems Old City June 21, 2017

Workers look at rubbish that was left behind by spectators at a public viewing area for the new year fireworks display on Sydney Harbour in Australia, January 1, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray

A time exposure photograph shows a tree in front of the snow covered Bernese alps and the city of Thun (L) in Oberbuetschel, near Bern, November 30, 2010

Perchten masks are pictured in Gresten
Perchten masks, traditional alpine masks used in processions dating back to pre-Christian times, are pictured in Gresten, some 120 km (75 miles) west of Vienna December 4, 2010

A student takes part in an antigravity yoga class at the Om Factory in New York
A student takes part in an " antigravity" yoga class at the Om Factory in New York August 16, 2011

The full moon rises behind the Washington Monument in Washington, February 18, 2011

Wider Image: Living on Rubbish
A headlamp leaves a light trace on a long exposure picture as a person looks for usable items at a landfill dumpsite outside Siem Reap March 18, 2015

A bird carries a twig as it flies, with a partial solar eclipse seen behind, near Bridgwater, in south western England, March 20, 2015. REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLE

The rising full moon is seen behind Christmas lights in Valletta, Malta December 23, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The sky over Vienna is illuminated by fireworks during New Year celebrations
A long-time exposure shows the sky over Vienna illuminated by fireworks during New Year celebrations in Vienna January 1, 2010. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader (AUSTRIA - Tags: SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A combination of pictures shows Romanias Parliament building before (top) and during the Earth Hour at 8:30pm in central Bucharest March 27, 2010

A combination of pictures shows the great Giza pyramids and the Sphinx before (top) and during Earth Hour in Cairo March 27, 2010

A Roman Catholic worshipper holds a cross as they wait to pray in front of a Jesus Christ statue at a church during Holy Week in Larantuka, Indonesias Flores island April 2, 2010

The Third Quarter moon rises over the U. S. Capitol dome shortly after midnight in
The Third Quarter moon rises over the U.S. Capitol dome shortly after midnight in Washington, early January 7, 2010

Thai Buddhists encircle a large Buddha statue during Vesak Day
Time exposure of Buddhists carrying candles while encircling a large Buddha statue during Vesak Day, an annual celebration of Buddhas birth, enlightenment and death

Fire from fighting is seen from Quneitra, Syria July 16, 2018. Picture taken July 16, 2018. REUTERS/Alaa al Faqir TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A man runs next to fire at a market in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, June 12, 2018. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A crescent moon is seen over Buenos Aires at sunrise, September 6, 2010. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci (ENVIRONMENT CITYSCAPE IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A parched tree is silhouetted in the hazy cityscape of Cuiaba, midwest Brazil, August 26, 2010

The Moon is engulfed in the Earths shadow as it nears the peak of a rare winter solstice total lunar eclipse as viewed through a telescope from Palm Beach Gardens December 21, 2010

Riot policemen are silhouetted as they run in front of a burning kiosk during clashes in Athens December 6, 2010

The shadow of the Earth falls across the face of the Moon above Russias far eastern city
The shadow of the Earth falls across the face of the Moon, with a six-pointed decorative star on a Christmas tree in the foreground

Light and laser illuminate the Great Wall of China to celebrate the new year at the
Light and laser illuminate the Great Wall of China to celebrate the new year before a new year countdown event at the Badaling section of the Great Wall, in Beijing December 31, 2013

A full moon also referred to as a super moon rises over the San Juan bonfire on the
A full moon also referred to as a " super moon" rises over the San Juan bonfire on the beach of Playa de Poniente in Gijon June 24, 2013

Lightning strikes over buildings during a thunderstorm in Kathmandu May 1, 2011. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar (Nepal - Tags: ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

The moon rises over the horizon above the Peak District national park near Manchester, northern England, March 19, 2011

A man lights candles during All Saints Day at cemetery Mirogoj in Zagreb, November 1, 2012. Catholics mark All Saints Day by visiting the cemeteries and graves of deceased relatives and friends

Fire crackers are set-off before effigies of 10-headed demon King Ravana
Fire crackers are set-off before effigies of the 10-headed demon King Ravana, Meghnad and Khumbkarna are set on fire during the festival of Dussehra in Srinagar October 24, 2012

The moon is seen over La Paz city March 19, 2011

The moon is seen behind decorative lights prepared for the upcoming Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival at a park in Hong Kong September 8, 2011

The shadow of the earth falls on the moon during a total lunar eclipse in Malaga, southern Spain, late June 15, 2011. Picture taken using a long exposure

Motorists drive along Arizona State Highway 51 during a dust storm in Phoenix, Arizona July 5, 2011

A combination photo shows phrases of a full lunar eclipse as it occurs over the North Shore of Oahu in Haleiwa, Hawaii December 10, 2011

The moon is seen behind the wall of Damascus gate in Jerusalem Old City during a total lunar eclipse June 15, 2011. REUTERS/Nir Elias (JERUSALEM - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT IMAGES OF THE DAY)

The moon is seen during the beginning of a total lunar eclipse through the structures of Malaysias landmark Seri Wawasan Bridge in Putrajaya outside Kuala Lumpur late December 10, 2011

A protester runs after setting fire to a car during clashes with police in front of the Security Administrative building in Alexandria November 23, 2011

Children play with giant bubbles as the sun sets at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California June 30, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Blake (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Fireworks explode over the temple of the Parthenon during New Year celebrations in Athens January 1, 2013. REUTERS/Yorgos Karahalis (GREECE - Tags: SOCIETY ANNIVERSARY TRAVEL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A largely unlit downtown Manhattan stands under a night sky due to a power blackout caused by Hurricane Sandy in New York October 30, 2012

Flight schedule board is updated with cancelled flights during second day of strike
A flight schedule board is updated with cancelled flights of German airline Lufthansa during strike action by Lufthansa pilots at Fraport airport in Frankfurt April 3, 2014

The Angel de la Independencia monument is pictured as lights are turned off during
The " Angel de la Independencia" monument is pictured as lights are turned off during Earth Hour In Mexico City, Mexico March 24, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A man takes a walk at a park in Madrid, Spain February 19, 2018. REUTERS/Susana Vera

The moon is seen behind Brussels Palace of Justice, ahead of the trial of Salah Abdeslam
The moon is seen behind the Palace of Justice, ahead of the trial of Salah Abdeslam, one of the suspects in the 2015 Islamic State attacks in Paris, in Brussels, Belgium, February 5, 2018

Anti-aircraft fire is seen over Damascus, Syria early April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Feras Makdesi

A general view of Barzeh area at night, in Damascus, Syria April 14, 2018. REUTERS/Ali Hashisho

The Wider Image: Criss-crossing Irish border, Brexit threatens status quo
Grass reflected in Lattone Lough which is split by the border seen from near Ballinacor, Northern Ireland, February 20, 2018

Sand is dredged from the sea at Colombo Port City construction site during the Sri Lankas Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghes (not pictured) visit in Colombo, Sri Lanka January 2, 2018

A supermoon full moon rises behind the guard tower on the 17th century San Salvatore Bastion in Pieta, Malta, January 1, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

The super blue moon is seen between British and Chinese flags raised at Tiananmen square in Beijing as British Prime Minister Theresa May visit Chinas capital, January 31, 2018

Illuminated balloons in long exposure image, color the sky in front of the U. S
Illuminated balloons, held by people walking, color the sky in this long exposure image in front of the U.S

Anti-government red shirt supporters stand in a cloud of smoke from a burning barricade
Anti-government " red shirt" supporters stand in a cloud of smoke from a barricade of tires which were set ablaze between army soldiers and protesters near Bangkoks Victory Monument May 16

A man sleeps inside a McDonalds restaurant at midnight hours in Hong Kong
A man sleeps inside a McDonalds restaurant at midnight hours at Tsim Sha Tsui district in Hong Kong, China January 23, 2018. Picture taken January 23, 2018. REUTERS/Bobby Yip

Illuminated Brandenburger Tor gate is pictured during a rehearsal for upcoming festival
The illuminated Brandenburger Tor gate is pictured during a rehearsal for the upcoming festival of lights in Berlin October 11, 2011

A worker places traffic cones on the road as the Mulholland bridge is closed over the 405 freeway in Los Angeles, California July 15, 2011

Christmas decorations are seen in front of a pond ahead of Christmas day celebrations in Colombo, December 23, 2012. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte (SRI LANKA - Tags: RELIGION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A paramilitary police officer stands guard Beijings Tiananmen Gate
A paramilitary police officer stands guard at Beijings Tiananmen Gate, September 27, 2012. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA - Tags: MILITARY SOCIETY TRAVEL TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

Visitors take pictures of ice covered Niagara Falls in Niagara
Visitors walk near the brink of the ice covered Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Lynett

Police cordon reading Danger is pictured at a crime scene where unknown assailants
A police cordon reading " Danger" is pictured at a crime scene where unknown assailants gunned down people at a garage in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, January 4, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

Ice and water flow over the American Falls, viewed from the Canadian side in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada, January 2, 2018. REUTERS/Aaron Lynett

People walk in front of the Holy Trinity cathedral a midnight Christmas service in Tbilisi, Georgia January 7, 2018. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

People watch burning Yule logs in front of the Church of the Holy Mother of God during the eve of the Orthodox Christmas in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, January 6, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic

A riot police officer is engulfed in flames by a petrol bomb during riots outside the parliament building as Greek lawmakers vote on the latest round of austerity Greece has agreed with its lenders

Supermoon full moon reflections are seen on the windows of a business building in Ronda, southern Spain January 1, 2018. REUTERS/Jon Nazca

A supermoon full moon is seen through Christmas lights in Harpenden, Britain, January 1, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

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"Embracing the Night: A mesmerizing blend of nature and city lights" In this captivating photograph, two little blue penguins find solace on the rocks amidst the enchanting Melbourne city lights. Silhouetted against the vibrant skyline, these adorable creatures seem to have found their own haven in St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. This stunning image was captured in December 2016 as part of the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Joint winner. Just like Marjorie Miller's famous painting "Queen of the Night, " where darkness meets beauty, these penguins stand tall under a starry sky. The Tees Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough adds an industrial touch to this nocturnal scene, symbolizing mankind's ability to create even during nighttime. As we delve deeper into the night, we encounter different forms of art and entertainment. The iconic poster for "Night Mail" reminds us of how communication thrives even when most are asleep. Meanwhile, Van Gogh's masterpiece "Starry Night" transports us to a dreamlike realm with its swirling celestial patterns. The Battersea Power Station stands majestically at nightfall; its imposing structure illuminated by artificial light creates an atmosphere that is both eerie and awe-inspiring. Similarly thrilling is Blackpool Pleasure Beach's roller coaster that offers adrenaline junkies a rush beneath twinkling stars. Moving away from man-made wonders, Antony Gormley's colossal sculpture - Angel of the North - watches over Newcastle at night with silent grace. Its presence evokes introspection and contemplation under moonlit skies. Across oceans lies Santorini's Oia town where sunsets paint coastal landscapes with fiery hues before giving way to velvety darkness. Greece embraces nights filled with romance and tranquility along its picturesque shores. Cinemas come alive after dusk as silhouettes gather for cinematic experiences that transport them beyond reality itself.