2023年3月 - 星空迷

极光展示，怀特霍斯，育空地区，加拿大 (© John Hyde/plainpicture/Design Pics)

守候浪漫的极光

北极光，怀特霍斯，加拿大育空地区

极光通常也称为极光，是地球天空中的自然光显示，主要出现在高纬度地区（北极和南极附近）。极光显示出明亮光的动态模式，表现为覆盖整个天空的窗帘、光线、螺旋或动态闪烁。

在育空地区等北部地区，观赏极光的最佳时间是 8 月下旬至 4 月中旬。在夏季的几个月里，即使在太阳风活动强烈的时候，夜空也不够黑，看不到北极光。隆冬时节，气温可能降至零下 40 度，穿着合适的冬季服装欣赏展览非常重要。

梯田鸟瞰图，元阳，中国 Aerial view of terraced rice fields, Yuanyang County, China (© AlexGcs/Getty Images)

彩虹般的风景 An iridescent view

梯田，元阳，中国

元阳梯田风景壮丽，已被联合国教科文组织列为世界文化遗产。这些壮观的梯田位于中国云南省，总面积约17万亩，有1300多年的历史。成片的梯田沿着哀牢山缓缓延伸，色彩丰富、景观壮丽，是摄影爱好者的“天堂”。元阳县远离城市的喧嚣，游客们可以放心享受这里的宁静。在这里，依然可以感受到原住民哈尼族延续了数百年的文化，绚丽多彩的服饰、传统的房屋，以及在田间劳作的水牛，它们共同构成了一幅极其动人的彩绘版画。

Terraced rice fields, Yuanyang County, China

The Yuanyang rice terraces are a sight to behold and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Yunnan province in China, these spectacular terraced fields cover an area of more than 65 square miles and are more than 1,300 years old. The rice fields are carved along the original contour lines of the mountains, and their beautiful hues, eye-catching landscape, and gigantic size make them a marvel to look at and photograph. Nestled away from the ruckus of the city, Yuanyang County gives visitors a relaxing and tranquil setting to enjoy. The centuries-old culture of the indigenous Hani people is still very visible in this quiet space: Colorful outfits, traditional houses, and buffaloes working the fields complete the picture.

通往皮库山的道路，葡萄牙 Road to Mount Pico, Portugal (© Marco Bottigelli/Getty Images)

人迹罕至的一条路 The road less taken?

皮库山，葡萄牙

皮库山的海拔高约8000英尺，是亚速尔群岛皮库岛的最高点，也是这里最著名的景点之一。亚速尔群岛位于大西洋，是葡萄牙的一个自治区。皮库山是一座由玄武岩熔岩构成的层状火山。1562年，这里曾爆发了一次长达两年多的火山喷发。自1720年12月以来，皮库山一直处于“休眠”状态。游客可以在这里徒步，有毅力的也可以攀登到山顶。尽管登上山顶并不容易，但却十分值得，因为站在皮库山之巅，可以将周围岛屿的景色尽收眼底。

Mount Pico, Portugal

At almost 8,000 feet above sea level, Mount Pico is the highest point on Pico Island in the Azores, a collection of islands in the Atlantic Ocean known as an autonomous region of Portugal. This stratovolcano made of basaltic lava has been lying dormant since December 1720. However, a 1562 eruption of Mount Pico lasted for more than two years. One of the most prominent sites in the Azores, Mount Pico is a popular hiking destination that allows determined visitors to reach the summit. The apex offers stunning views of Pico Island and many other islands around it, making a difficult climb that is absolutely worth it.

斯皮尔德拉的虎鲸，挪威 Killer whales in the waters off Spildra, Norway (© Alex Mustard/Minden Pictures)

这些捕食者在做什么？ What are these predators doing?

世界野生动物日

今天是世界野生动物日，让我们来了解了解虎鲸（逆戟鲸）相关的知识吧。虎鲸是顶级掠食者，处于食物链的顶端。虎鲸拥有无与伦比的捕猎技能，但目前还没有任何有关虎鲸在野外杀人的记录。虎鲸的食物通常是海洋生物，如鱼、企鹅、鲨鱼和鲸鱼。不过“虎鲸”这个名字其实并不准确。虎鲸不是鲸鱼，而是海豚。

Killer whales in Spildra, Norway

Today is World Wildlife Day and there is perhaps no better occasion to brush up on your killer whale—also known as an orca whale—knowledge. Killer whales are apex predators, which means they are at the top of the food chain. Orcas exhibit unmatched hunting skills, but there have not been any documented cases of orcas in the wild killing humans. Their diet usually includes a smorgasbord of sea creatures, such as fish, penguins, and even sharks and whales. Did you know that the name ‘killer whale' is a misnomer? Killer whales are not actually whales but dolphins. It is believed they were nicknamed ‘killer whale' by Spanish sailors who saw them hunting whales.

内格拉廷湖，格拉纳达，西班牙 Negratín Reservoir, Granada, Spain (© Andres Martinez Olmedo/Getty Images)

大自然的画作 Nature's own canvas

内格拉廷湖，格拉纳达，西班牙

今天照片上这个宁静美丽的湖泊是内格拉廷湖，是西班牙安达卢西亚最大的淡水湖之一。内格拉廷湖位于格拉纳达世界地质公园

的中心，由瓜迪亚纳梅诺尔河上的大坝截流而形成，是自然爱好者的天堂。湖边有一个帆船俱乐部，举办各种水上活动，这也使得内格拉廷湖成为了一个亲近大自然和放松身心的度假胜地。湖周围还有壮观的悬崖、沟壑和沙漠。无论春夏秋冬，这里的风景都美得让人窒息。

Negratín Reservoir, Granada, Spain

Step into a world of beauty and serenity with one of the largest freshwater lakes in Andalusia, Spain. The Negratín Reservoir is a nature lover's paradise, created by the Negratín Dam on the Guadiana Menor River and located in the heart of the Granada Geopark. There is a sailing club by the lake, and a variety of aquatic activities make it a popular destination for people looking to relax and unwind in the lap of nature. With imposing cliffs, gullies, and a rugged desert setting all around, the area's landscape is simply breathtaking no matter the time of year.

纪念硬币上的著名建筑 Famous on commemorative coins

霍尔斯滕门，吕贝克，德国

霍尔斯滕门是一座城门，标志着汉萨同盟城市吕贝克旧中心的西部边界。
砖砌哥特式建筑建于1464年，是吕贝克中世纪城市防御工事的遗迹之一，也是现存的两座城门之一，另一座是城堡门 (Burgtor)。
它以其两个圆形的塔楼和拱形入口而闻名，今天被视为这座城市的象征。

1950年，Holsten Gate 再次成为博物馆，这次是为了展示市政历史。展示了历史悠久的吕贝克遗物，以模型和图片展示了中世纪吕贝克的发展，展示了汉萨同盟舰船模型和旗舰“吕贝克之鹰”。

Holsten Gate, Lübeck, Germany

The Holsten Gate is a city gate marking off the western boundary of the old center of the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. Built-in 1464, the Brick Gothic construction is one of the relics of Lübeck's medieval city fortifications and one of two remaining city gates, the other being the Citadel Gate (Burgtor). Known for its two-round towers and arched entrance, it is regarded today as a symbol of the city.

In 1950 the Holsten Gate was again a museum, this time for municipal history. Relics from historic Lübeck were presented, the development of medieval Lübeck was shown by using models and pictures, and models of the ships of the Hanseatic League and the flagship "Eagle of Lübeck" were exhibited.