Saturday, December 30, 2017
Major storm may eye US East Coast during first week of 2018
Major storm may eye US East Coast during first week of 2018: Following a spell of dry weather along the Atlantic Seaboard early this coming week, a major storm is forecast to spin up just off the coast for the second half of the week.
Friday, December 29, 2017
Quick-hitting snowfall to sweep northeastern US prior to New Year's Eve
Quick-hitting snowfall to sweep northeastern US prior to New Year's Eve: While a powerful nor'easter is not anticipated, a storm will bring enough snow to make roads slippery and coat the landscape in parts of the Northeast with fresh snow prior to New Year's Eve.
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Storms may converge, produce snow in coastal northeastern US prior to New Year’s Eve
Storms may converge, produce snow in coastal northeastern US prior to New Year’s Eve: In a pattern similar to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, two storms may attempt to merge and deliver snow to part of the northeastern United States as 2017 winds down.
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Shop Talk - Christmas Break
Have a blessed Christmas,if you are celebrating it.Thank you for being my readers.Ad astra,to the stars.
Friday, December 22, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Monday, December 11, 2017
DC to New York City, Boston to face brutal RealFeel Temperatures in the single digits, teens at midweek
DC to New York City, Boston to face brutal RealFeel Temperatures in the single digits, teens at midweek: Behind the storm set to bring snow back to the northeastern United States by Tuesday, bitter cold and frigid winds will make being outdoors brutal at midweek. The cold may also provide more snow opportunities later in the week.
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
Winter’s revenge: Arctic plunge to bring snow opportunities to eastern US through mid-December
Winter’s revenge: Arctic plunge to bring snow opportunities to eastern US through mid-December: Once arctic air infiltrates the eastern United States this week, it will hold firm through at least the middle of December and bring opportunities for snow.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Sunday's supermoon to be biggest, brightest full moon of 2017
Sunday's supermoon to be biggest, brightest full moon of 2017: The only supermoon of the year will rise on Sunday night, appearing bigger and brighter than any other full moon in 2017.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Arctic express to deliver cold air, wintry weather in eastern US starting later next week
Arctic express to deliver cold air, wintry weather in eastern US starting later next week: As the arctic express prepares to plunge into the Upper Midwest, much colder air will also make its way into the eastern United States later next week.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Friday, November 24, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Friday, November 17, 2017
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Blinding lake-effect snow, bitterly cold winds to cause Thanksgiving travel delays
Blinding lake-effect snow, bitterly cold winds to cause Thanksgiving travel delays: Progressively colder air will unleash rounds of lake-effect snow from the Upper Midwest to the interior Northeast for travel during the week of Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Polar vortex may unleash bitterly cold air, snow for northeastern US prior to Thanksgiving
Polar vortex may unleash bitterly cold air, snow for northeastern US prior to Thanksgiving: Signs are pointing toward a displacement of the polar vortex that may be accompanied a significant storm with rain, snow and wind in the northeastern United States during the days prior to Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Friday, November 3, 2017
Extrasolar Object Confirmed as Interstellar - revised
Extrasolar object A/2017 U1 is now considered to be the first celestial object from interstellar space-in this case,from somewhere in the direction of the constellation Lyra-to have ever been observed transiting through our solar system.First reported by Rob Weryk of the University of Hawaii with the Pan-STARRS-1 telescope on Haleakala on 19 October 2017,it is beyond a reasonable doubt a major event in the history of astronomy.The original report was almost instantly confirmed by Marco Micheli of the European Space Agency on a telescope at the ESA's Optical Ground Station at Tenerife,Canary Islands.*
How do we know this?The object's speed was such,at 25.5 km/second,that it could not be in a closed elliptical orbit around the Sun,the way an object from our solar system would be.It is just too fast for that.Nor could it have been sling-shot by encountering a planet's gravity.It entered our solar system far above the ecliptic plane,near which all the planetary orbits are.
After its arrival,A/2017 U1 passed about 25 million km below Earth on 14 October.It has accelerated to a blistering 44 km per second as it makes for the constellation Pegasus.By 26 October,a refined set of orbital parameters had been calculated,confirming the interstellar origins of the object with a high degree of confidence.
We do not know exactly what type of object it is-perhaps something new to science.It doesn't conform to the current concept of a comet,as it has no tail or vapor trail from passing by the Sun.A/2017 U1 is thought to be about 400 m in diameter.*
According to Andy Kivkin,a planetary astronomer of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel,Maryland:
There seems to be no question in the community that this is really real.They think this is a legit,bona-fide insterstellar object.This is a visitor from another solar system,and we are here in a time and place to see it.Who knows where it's been before?Who knows where it's going after this?*
It is up to the International Astronomical Union to assign the object a permanent name.As of 3 November,it is expected to be beyond the range of all telescopes.
How do we know this?The object's speed was such,at 25.5 km/second,that it could not be in a closed elliptical orbit around the Sun,the way an object from our solar system would be.It is just too fast for that.Nor could it have been sling-shot by encountering a planet's gravity.It entered our solar system far above the ecliptic plane,near which all the planetary orbits are.
After its arrival,A/2017 U1 passed about 25 million km below Earth on 14 October.It has accelerated to a blistering 44 km per second as it makes for the constellation Pegasus.By 26 October,a refined set of orbital parameters had been calculated,confirming the interstellar origins of the object with a high degree of confidence.
We do not know exactly what type of object it is-perhaps something new to science.It doesn't conform to the current concept of a comet,as it has no tail or vapor trail from passing by the Sun.A/2017 U1 is thought to be about 400 m in diameter.*
According to Andy Kivkin,a planetary astronomer of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel,Maryland:
There seems to be no question in the community that this is really real.They think this is a legit,bona-fide insterstellar object.This is a visitor from another solar system,and we are here in a time and place to see it.Who knows where it's been before?Who knows where it's going after this?*
It is up to the International Astronomical Union to assign the object a permanent name.As of 3 November,it is expected to be beyond the range of all telescopes.
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Friday, October 20, 2017
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Orionid meteor shower: Friday night to bring excellent viewing conditions in eastern US
Orionid meteor shower: Friday night to bring excellent viewing conditions in eastern US: One of the best meteor showers of the fall will peak on Friday night with over a dozen meteors streaking across the night sky every hour.
Monday, October 16, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Friday, October 6, 2017
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Saturday, September 30, 2017
Large Solar Storm Sparks Global Aurora and Doubles Radiation Levels on the Martian Surface
Large Solar Storm Sparks Global Aurora and Doubles Radiation Levels on the Martian Surface: An unexpectedly strong blast from the Sun hit Mars this month, observed by NASA missions in orbit and on the surface.
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Monday, September 25, 2017
Friday, September 22, 2017
Rolling Stones Rock Europe with New Backing Singer
The Rolling Stones are presently pleasing European fans old and new with their rock classics such as "Gimme Shelter." They continue touring along with veteran bassist Darryl Jones and backing singer Sasha Allen,a fairly new addition to the lineup,who also joined them for last year's America Latina Ole Tour.Longtime backing singer Lisa Fischer is away on a solo tour and the Stones say they wish her the best of success.*
Sahsa Sierra Allen,35,is a native of Harlem,New York.She has previously been a semi-finalist on "The Voice" reality TV programme,and has extensive experience as a backing singer for top names such as Christina Aguilera,Alicia Keys,John Legend,Leona Lewis and Usher.Sasha has also pursued a solo recording career and toured with broadway shows such as "Pippin."*
Here are the remaining dates for The Rolling Stones' No Filter Tour:
23 Sept Lucca,IT Mura Storiche
27 Sept Barcelona,ES Estadi Olimpic
30 Sept Amsterdam,NL Amsterdam Arena
3 Oct Kobenhaven,DK Telia Parken
9 Oct Dusseldorf,DE Esprit Arena
12 Oct Stockholm,SE Friends Arena
15 Oct Arnhem,NL Gelredome
19,22,25 Oct Paris,FR U Arena
Sahsa Sierra Allen,35,is a native of Harlem,New York.She has previously been a semi-finalist on "The Voice" reality TV programme,and has extensive experience as a backing singer for top names such as Christina Aguilera,Alicia Keys,John Legend,Leona Lewis and Usher.Sasha has also pursued a solo recording career and toured with broadway shows such as "Pippin."*
Here are the remaining dates for The Rolling Stones' No Filter Tour:
23 Sept Lucca,IT Mura Storiche
27 Sept Barcelona,ES Estadi Olimpic
30 Sept Amsterdam,NL Amsterdam Arena
3 Oct Kobenhaven,DK Telia Parken
9 Oct Dusseldorf,DE Esprit Arena
12 Oct Stockholm,SE Friends Arena
15 Oct Arnhem,NL Gelredome
19,22,25 Oct Paris,FR U Arena
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Monday, September 18, 2017
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Friday, September 15, 2017
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Monday, September 11, 2017
Sunday, September 10, 2017
Friday, September 8, 2017
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Friday, September 1, 2017
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Monday, August 28, 2017
Friday, August 25, 2017
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 2017
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Monday, August 14, 2017
Friday, August 11, 2017
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
Monday, August 7, 2017
Saturday, August 5, 2017
Friday, August 4, 2017
Thursday, August 3, 2017
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Building blocks of alien cells found on Saturn’s largest moon Titan - Cassini spacecraft data
Building blocks of alien cells found on Saturn’s largest moon: The discovery of two compounds that could help make cells only adds to Titan’s image as the most promising place in our solar system to look for alien life
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Friday, July 28, 2017
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Monday, July 24, 2017
Saturday, July 22, 2017
Friday, July 21, 2017
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Monday, July 17, 2017
Spaniard Wins Scottish Open - leading to the next major
Rafael Cabrerra-Bello of Spain won the European Tour's 2017 Scottish Open at the Dundonald Links in Troon,Ayrshire.Rafa finished with a remarkable score of 64 for the fourth round,finishing the tournament at thirteen under par and tied with the young Englishman Callum Shinkwin.He beat Shinkwin in the first hole of a playoff.Several golfers were tied for fourth,including American Matt Kuchar.Fellow American Rickie Fowler finished tied for ninth at -7.
Next on the calendar is The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport,England,the year's third major,which will see a full field of international stars.Henrik Stenson of Sweden is the defending champion,having prevailed over Phil Mickelson last year.The Open Championship starts on Thursday 20 July at Royal Birkdale,a Liverpool area course.
Next on the calendar is The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport,England,the year's third major,which will see a full field of international stars.Henrik Stenson of Sweden is the defending champion,having prevailed over Phil Mickelson last year.The Open Championship starts on Thursday 20 July at Royal Birkdale,a Liverpool area course.
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Friday, July 14, 2017
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Monday, July 10, 2017
Saturday, July 8, 2017
Friday, July 7, 2017
Thursday, July 6, 2017
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Monday, July 3, 2017
Friday, June 30, 2017
Thursday, June 29, 2017
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Monday, June 26, 2017
Friday, June 23, 2017
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Monday, June 19, 2017
Friday, June 16, 2017
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Monday, June 12, 2017
Friday, June 9, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Monday, June 5, 2017
Friday, June 2, 2017
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Friday, May 26, 2017
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Monday, May 22, 2017
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Friday, May 19, 2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Friday, May 12, 2017
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Chilly air to threaten a frost in parts of the northeastern US this week
Chilly air to threaten a frost in parts of the northeastern US this week: The chilly air swinging through the northeastern United States will not relinquish its grip into at least the middle of May.
Saturday, May 6, 2017
Friday, May 5, 2017
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Monday, April 24, 2017
Sunday, April 23, 2017
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Friday, April 21, 2017
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Monday, April 17, 2017
Saturday, April 15, 2017
Friday, April 14, 2017
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Monday, April 10, 2017
Sunday, April 9, 2017
Saturday, April 8, 2017
The Masters 2017 Leader Board - Mickelson hangs in
After two rounds,the leaders were as follows:
Hoffman,Charley USA -4
Fowler,Rickie USA -4
Pieters,Thomas BEL -4
Garcia,Sergio ESP -4
Rose,Justin ENG -2
McGirt,William USA -2
Moore,Ryan USA -1
Rahm,Jon ESP -1
Couples,Fred USA -1
Mickelson,Phil USA E
Scott,Adam AUS E
Spieth,Jordan USA E
Winds gusting up to 25 mph were a limiting factor for the golfers on Friday.Those at +4 or better have a realistic chance to win,it's been said on the CBS broadcast.The highly popular Phil Mickelson had a tough second round,but still was able to stay within four strokes of the lead with some good play when he needed it,giving him a fair shot at taking his fourth green jacket.
Hoffman,Charley USA -4
Fowler,Rickie USA -4
Pieters,Thomas BEL -4
Garcia,Sergio ESP -4
Rose,Justin ENG -2
McGirt,William USA -2
Moore,Ryan USA -1
Rahm,Jon ESP -1
Couples,Fred USA -1
Mickelson,Phil USA E
Scott,Adam AUS E
Spieth,Jordan USA E
Winds gusting up to 25 mph were a limiting factor for the golfers on Friday.Those at +4 or better have a realistic chance to win,it's been said on the CBS broadcast.The highly popular Phil Mickelson had a tough second round,but still was able to stay within four strokes of the lead with some good play when he needed it,giving him a fair shot at taking his fourth green jacket.
Friday, April 7, 2017
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Monday, April 3, 2017
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Friday, March 31, 2017
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
Andromeda's Bright X-Ray Mystery Solved by NuSTAR
Andromeda's Bright X-Ray Mystery Solved by NuSTAR: The Milky Way's close neighbor, Andromeda, features a dominant source of high-energy X-ray emission, but its identity was mysterious until now.
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Monday, March 20, 2017
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Saturday, March 4, 2017
World Golf Championships - Mexico Championship - Mickelson,McIlroy in contention
Phil Mickelson staged an amazing recovery in Saturday's third round of the WGC-Mexico Championship.Mickelson hit only 4 of 18 fairways,but hit 8 of 18 greens.It was typical Phil as he played worst in the field on the fairways;but,at the same time,was best in strokes gained on the greens.He birdied on three consecutive holes,15-17.Although he bogeyed the 18th,Mickelson still shot a three under 68 for the day,landing him in third place with Rory McIlroy,who is coming off an eight-week layoff with a cracked rib,for Sunday's final round.
McIlroy said that,if he had played the fairways like Mickelson,he'd have shot an 80.The golfers are building up to the year's first major,The Masters in early April.
The tournament is being played at an altitude of 7800 feet at the Club de Golf Chapulpetec in Mexico City.*
1.Thomas,Justin USA -12
2.Johnson,Dustin USA -11
3.Mickelson,Phil USA -10
3.McIlroy,Rory NIR -10
5.Westwood,Lee ENG -9
McIlroy said that,if he had played the fairways like Mickelson,he'd have shot an 80.The golfers are building up to the year's first major,The Masters in early April.
The tournament is being played at an altitude of 7800 feet at the Club de Golf Chapulpetec in Mexico City.*
1.Thomas,Justin USA -12
2.Johnson,Dustin USA -11
3.Mickelson,Phil USA -10
3.McIlroy,Rory NIR -10
5.Westwood,Lee ENG -9
Friday, March 3, 2017
Friday, February 24, 2017
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Friday, February 17, 2017
Friday, February 10, 2017
Major Astronomical Night Friday
Three significant astronomical events are occurring tonight.If you are in Europe,West Asia or Africa,they may already be occurring.You must consult your local news media for exact details for your area.
First,it is the night of the Snow Moon,the first full moon of February.Native American tribes gave a name to each full moon,and this is the name they gave to February's full moon,as February is typically the snowiest month of the year in North America.They also called it the Hunger Moon,because it was rather difficult to find food in this cold winter month.It will also be visible tomorrow night.*
Second,it is the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.The Moon will be passing through Earth's outer shadow,taking on a slightly grayish appearance-not spectacular looking,but of interest nonetheless.It will be visible in Eastern North and South America;Europe;Africa;and West Asia.Again,you must check your local media for the times to look in your area.The North American times in EST are:
Begins at 5:34 pm EST;
Greatest extent at 7:44 pm EST;
Ends at 9:53 pm EST.*
Finally,Comet 45p will reach its closest point to Earth,7.4 million miles away.Best time to look in North America is 3:00 am EST in the Eastern sky.Naked eye viewing is a long shot;binoculars or a telescope are pretty much required.Even in good binoculars,it will be a blue-green hazy patch.It has a blue-green head and a tail.Do not expect to see the comet's structure.That requires a telescope with a camera attached taking a long exposure photograph.The comet may be located at various points in the night sky in the coming weeks.It will return in 2022.
First,it is the night of the Snow Moon,the first full moon of February.Native American tribes gave a name to each full moon,and this is the name they gave to February's full moon,as February is typically the snowiest month of the year in North America.They also called it the Hunger Moon,because it was rather difficult to find food in this cold winter month.It will also be visible tomorrow night.*
Second,it is the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.The Moon will be passing through Earth's outer shadow,taking on a slightly grayish appearance-not spectacular looking,but of interest nonetheless.It will be visible in Eastern North and South America;Europe;Africa;and West Asia.Again,you must check your local media for the times to look in your area.The North American times in EST are:
Begins at 5:34 pm EST;
Greatest extent at 7:44 pm EST;
Ends at 9:53 pm EST.*
Finally,Comet 45p will reach its closest point to Earth,7.4 million miles away.Best time to look in North America is 3:00 am EST in the Eastern sky.Naked eye viewing is a long shot;binoculars or a telescope are pretty much required.Even in good binoculars,it will be a blue-green hazy patch.It has a blue-green head and a tail.Do not expect to see the comet's structure.That requires a telescope with a camera attached taking a long exposure photograph.The comet may be located at various points in the night sky in the coming weeks.It will return in 2022.
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Friday, February 3, 2017
Friday, January 27, 2017
About the New George Harrison Video "What Is Life"
The new George Harrison video is the winner of a competition.It was selected by Harrison's widow,Olivia,and son,Dhani,and is licensed by the G.H. Estate Ltd.The video was published on 29 November 2016.*
Starring in the video is Emma Rubinowitz,and she is the real deal,that is,a professional ballerina and member of the corps de ballet of the San Francisco Ballet.Her dancing partner is Esteban Hernandez,who is also with the San Francisco Ballet.*
The track is from Harrison's epic album "All Things Must Pass" and was produced by Beatles friend and "Let It Be" producer Phil Spector,who also did some producing for John Lennon and other sixties artists.*
At first,The Taylor Star didn't get it;but then decided that the video,with its context of young love,gives a second life to the song,and so should be considered an overall success.*
Comcast NBC Universal (CMCSA)
Starring in the video is Emma Rubinowitz,and she is the real deal,that is,a professional ballerina and member of the corps de ballet of the San Francisco Ballet.Her dancing partner is Esteban Hernandez,who is also with the San Francisco Ballet.*
The track is from Harrison's epic album "All Things Must Pass" and was produced by Beatles friend and "Let It Be" producer Phil Spector,who also did some producing for John Lennon and other sixties artists.*
At first,The Taylor Star didn't get it;but then decided that the video,with its context of young love,gives a second life to the song,and so should be considered an overall success.*
Comcast NBC Universal (CMCSA)
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Friday, January 20, 2017
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