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6 days ago
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Photographer captures ghostly ripples over Colorado night sky 'it is rare to see it directly overhead and moving like that' (photo)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Beneath the star-drenched skies of Colorado on May 26, as the Milky Way arched into view, photographer Aaron Watson pointed his lens upward — and captured something extraordinary unfolding in the night. "I have seen airglow a lot, but it is rare to see it directly overhead and moving like that," Watson told in an email. Watson's timelapse, captured around 3:30 a.m. local time and spanning about 30 minutes, reveals watery green ripples of airglow sweeping across the sky. "It was, for the most part, invisible to the naked eye," Watson said. Airglow is a natural light emission created when sunlight interacts with molecules in Earth's upper atmosphere, causing them to release energy as a faint glow. There are three types of airglow: dayglow, twilightglow and nightglow, according to Lancaster University's Aurora Watch UK. Dayglow and twilightglow are driven by the same process — sunlight charging atmospheric molecules — but twilight glow becomes briefly visible to the naked eye as daylight fades. These glowing emissions are about a billion times fainter than sunlight, which is why they're washed out during the day. Watson captured nightglow, the most visible type of airglow, created by a process called chemiluminescence. During the day, sunlight deposits energy into our atmosphere, charging up oxygen molecules (O₂) high above Earth. Around 62 miles (100 kilometers) up, some of the energy splits these molecules into individual oxygen atoms. These atoms hang onto that sun-deposited energy for hours because they can't easily release it. Eventually, the oxygen atoms find partners and recombine to form O₂ again. When they do, they release the stored energy as light, including that striking green glow captured in Watson's timelapse. The mesmerizing wave-like patterns seen in Watson's timelapse are the result of nearby thunderstorms producing gravity waves in the upper atmosphere. These waves ripple through the airglow, creating visible, wavelike patterns across the night sky. RELATED STORIES —Not 'Little Red Dots' or roaring quasars: James Webb telescope uncovers new kind of 'hidden' black hole never seen before —Hold the syrup: Weirdly perfect 'pancakes' on Venus may prove the planet is buckling —World's first color images of black holes are on their way "North is down in this image set, so the ripples were flowing from south to north, as if flowing out from above the storms to the south." Watson wrote in a post on his website. You can see more of Watson's impressive photography on his website Skies Alive. If this article has inspired you to get into astrophotography, our best cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography can help you get ready to capture the next stunning skywatching event. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
21-04-2025
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Louisiana State Police: 3 men die in 2 crashes over Easter weekend in Troop E region
Louisiana State Police handled two crashes over the Easter weekend that resulted in the deaths of three men. The first crash happened early Saturday, just before 2 a.m., after a trooper tried to pull over the driver of a 2014 Jeep Cherokee for improper lane usage on MacArthur Drive in Alexandria, according to a news release. The driver "refused to stop, initiated a pursuit and continued fleeing westbound" on England Drive at a high rate of speed, but the trooper ended the chase after losing the Jeep, it reads. The trooper kept searching, though, and about 50 minutes later, found the Jeep partially submerged in a bayou after it apparently left the road in a curve, reads the release. Neither man who had been inside the Jeep, 30-year-old Brandon Wright of Pineville and 33-year-old Aaron Watson of Amite, were wearing seat belts, it reads. Both had been ejected and died at the scene. An investigation is continuing and, at the time of the release, they had not been able to determine which man was driving the Jeep. 'All they had to do is listen': People protest after shooting death of Alexandria mother Rapides homicide cases: 2 men arraigned in 2024 Easter shooting death of Alexandria man The second crash happened about 9:05 p.m. Saturday in Avoyelles Parish, reads a separate release. Troopers were called to a crash on Sayes Road near La. Highway 115 in the Effie community, finding a 2014 Polaris Ranger utility terrain vehicle that had been driven off Sayes Road and overturned. The UTV was driven by Brian K. Luneau, 47, of Addison, Texas. He was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected. He died at the scene, reads the release. A juvenile who was restrained was not injured. According to the release, investigators suspect impairment to be a factor in the crash. Toxicology samples were taken, and the crash remains under investigation. This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: 3 men die in 2 crashes over Easter weekend in Avoyelles, Rapides
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Climate
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After the storm: Abilene's weekly stormwater service projects
The city of Abilene's Stormwater Services Division regularly works to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for stormwater management and water quality protection. Due to these regulations, city employees must make efforts to clean up creeks, streets and drainage systems to prevent pollution to the city's water supply. Abilene residents pay a monthly stormwater utility fee which pays for maintenance and improvement to the stormwater drainage system and other stormwater activities. There are numerous scheduled projects for the week of April 19-25, including street sweeping, mowing, tree trimming and drainage maintenance. Here is an overview of the projects for the upcoming week. Creek channel maintenance of Buttonwillow Creek from Chimney Rock Road to Robertson Drive. Drainage easement maintenance of: Vaughn Camp Park Colony Hill Road Thompson Parkway Meadow Drive Beck Avenue 3009 Heritage Twin Oaks Drive Antilley Road Craig Drive Mowing and tree trimming near roadways on Old Anson Road, Stamford Street and E.N. 10th Street. Mowing and tree trimming maintenance near drains along Vogel Street, South 23rd Street, Hickory Street, Ambler Avenue, Cedar Crest Drive, Pine Street, Northshore Drive and Aspen Drive. Mowing and tree trimming along Cat Claw Creek, Little Elm Creek and Big Elm Creek. Mowing and tree trimming around detention ponds near Northway Drive and Cimarron Meadow. Regular street sweeping is scheduled for several streets throughout the city including: In the central business district from South Second Street to South Seventh Street, Willow Street, Cherry Street, Locust Street, Pecan Street and Oak Street. Primrose Drive, Annette Lane, Rebecca Lane, North First Street, South Seventh Street, North Third Street, North Tenth Street and Pioneer Drive. Fannin Street and North 11th, North 14th, North 18th, North 19th and North 20th streets. Holbron Street, Merchant Street, Clinton Street, Victoria Street, North Seventh Street, Parramore Street, Park Avenue, North Second Street, Graham Street, Reading Avenue and Lillius Street. Laguna Drive, Steffens Street, Main Street, Holiday Street, Santa Rosa Street, South Third Street, Cromwell Street, Paddington Street, Chapel Hill Road, Wilton Street, Western Hills Drive, Eaton Street, Bond Street and Hackney Street. The city posts a list of scheduled and completed stormwater service projects weekly. The full list can be viewed online at the city's website at Aaron Watson returns home with lively "Family & Friends" show at Lime Rock Amphitheater A vape, dead insects and a broken toilet: Abilene's weekly restaurant inspections This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: Abilene's weekly stormwater service projects
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
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What was the big H-E-B announcement? What to know if you missed the Super Bowl commercial
The Philadelphia Eagles may have won Super Bowl 59, but 120 Texans will soon be the true winners thanks to H-E-B's giveaway. After teasing a "big announcement" to be revealed during a Super Bowl commercial, the Texas supermarket chain delivered. San Antonio-based H-E-B partnered with Dallas ad agency Plot Twist Creativity to create a 60-second commercial, which aired between the third and fourth quarters of Sunday's big game. In case you missed it, here's what to know. Super Bowl hangover? Wake up with a free Starbucks coffee Monday. Here's how Country music artist and Texas native Aaron Watson was featured on the H-E-B commercial Sunday night in celebration of 120 years of serving Texas customers. He strummed a guitar and sang an original song written by the company's Chief Creative Officer Chris Smith. Aaron Watson's performance wasn't the only surprise H-E-B had in store for Texans. Through song lyrics, Watson revealed the Big Thanks Texas Giveaway, through which H-E-B will be awarding lucky customers with free groceries for a year. And there won't be just a handful of winners — H-E-B will announce winners every day for the next 120 days, beginning Monday, Feb. 10. H-E-B's giveaway runs from Monday, Feb. 10, through Friday, June 9. To join the pool, customers need to download the My H-E-B mobile app and create an account. Then, they must scan the app's barcode at the register to be automatically entered into the sweepstakes. This applies to in-store, curbside and delivery orders. Individuals may also enter by mail. The 120 winners will be randomly selected and notified by email, according to the company. H-E-B Partners and their immediate family and household are not eligible for the sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary. Click here to learn more about H-E-B's "Big Thanks Texas Giveaway." This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: H-E-B will give away free groceries for a year. Here's how to win
Axios
10-02-2025
- Business
- Axios
How to win a free year of groceries from H-E-B
H-E-B is celebrating its 120th anniversary by giving away a year's worth of groceries to 120 Texans. How it works: Starting Monday and running through June 9, customers can automatically enter by scanning the barcode in their My H-E-B app during checkout. The San Antonio-based company will choose one winner each day. Zoom out: H-E-B launched the sweepstakes during the Super Bowl with a commercial featuring a song from country musician Aaron Watson. Flashback: The default grocer for millions of Texans started as a small store in Kerrville in 1905. The bottom line: If you win, we're going grocery shopping with you.
