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Metro
08-07-2025
- Science
- Metro
This week's low-hanging Buck Moon will show a strange illusion on the horizon
Look to the skies on Thursday and you can see something unusual: the 'Moon illusion', which happens when our satellite is low on the horizon. On July 10, the full moon will rise… but not that high, as it will stay closer to the ground than we're used to. This means that it could seem larger, even though it isn't, because there are more buildings and trees nearby. Dr Gregory Brown, of the Royal Observatory, told Metro: 'When it's very high up in the sky, your eye doesn't have a good reference for how to determine its size. 'So to your eye, it may seem smaller, even though it's actually an identical size.' The 'Moon illusion' is not the only thing that might look different about this week's Buck Moon, named after the Native American lunar calendar. 'When the moon is relatively low in the sky, the light from it passes through far more of the atmosphere,' Dr Brown explained. 'That means it has to pass through a lot of dust and pollution, particularly if you're in a big city. 'This will have the effect of scattering a lot of the blue light that's coming from the moon away, and leaving behind the yellow, the orange, and the red. 'So sometimes when the moon is low on the horizon, people can confuse that yellow colour with the a total lunar eclipse sometimes referred to as a Blood Moon. 'This is actually quite a different colour, but some people will be fooled into thinking that's what's going on, just because the moon will look this yellowy, maybe even slightly orange colour.' Another interesting quirk of this week's full moon is that it will be the furthest away from the Sun of 2025. Earth has just left Aphelion, which is the point in its orbit when it is most distant from the Sun. As the Moon is loyal to us and goes where we go, it has also been at its furthest point away. Dr Brown explains that the Earth's orbit is only slightly elliptical, elongating by only around 5 million kilometers from the average distance of 150 million kilometers from the Sun. So this milestone won't have a major impact on how the Moon looks, but it will mean it is ever-so-slightly less bright (but you'd need speciaist instruments to notice this: the fact of it hanging low will have a bigger impact on brightness anyway). Explaining why it will look lower down, he said it relates to the the ecliptic, the imaginary line tracing the Sun's apparent path across the sky: 'During any summer, the sun will be very high in the sky during the day. 'When the Earth spins around to look in the other direction, the full moon, which happens on the exact opposite side of the Earth from the sun, will be low in the sky.' In winter this will be reversed, with the Moon appearing at its highest. Astronomer Anna Gammon-Ross, also from the Royal Observatory, said: 'The Buck Moon is a name given to the full Moon that occurs in July. 'The name 'Buck Moon' came from a Native American system which uses the different months' full Moons as a calendar, to keep track of the seasons. 'This name indicates the time when male deer shed and regrow their antlers. According to our astrologer Kerry King, the Full Moon in Capricorn will focus our minds on our careers, purpose, projects, and commitments. Where we serve others, or the wider world, in return for reward. 'We are all cogs in a bigger machine. What machine are you part of? And do you like it, feel fulfilled by it, and want to stick at it? 'Full Moons are always a time for reflection, consideration, completion, and planning. This Capricorn Full Moon is like a performance review from the cosmos—what's working, what's wasting your time, and what you're finally ready to promote or fire.' Read her full horoscopes here. The planetarium astronomer said: 'In 2025, the moment when the Moon will at its fullest will occur at 9.36pm on the 10th July. 'The Moon won't be visible from the UK at this time but it will rise in the east just a few minutes later at 9.45pm. 'It will look full all throughout this night, as it travels across the sky and sets in the west at 4.54am on the 11th July. 'There is no particular location you need to be to observe this event – as this is a bright full moon, as long as the night is clear of clouds, it will be easy to spot whether you are in a light-polluted city, or a dark area of countryside.' Dr Brown added that if you do go moongazing, you could also have one of the last chances to spot Mars in the evening sky for a while. 'Early in the evening, when the moon is still very low on the horizon, on the other side of the sky towards the west, Mars will just be dropping below the horizon,' he said. 'It'll be very low on the horizon, but visible to the unaided eye as a deep orange-red point of light. Over the next month or two it will move closer to the sun until it eventually reappears on the other side. While that happens, 'it's going to be so close to the sun that it's going to be very, very difficult to see.' If you look from midnight, you might also spy Saturn, which will be brightest at 2am. Dr Brown said: 'If you happen to have a a pair of binoculars or a small telescope, you might just be able to catch the the rings around Saturn, which are very thin at the moment because we're seeing Saturn almost entirely edge on. 'It won't be long before Saturn's rings are invisible to all but the most powerful of telescopes.' You might think that the full moon happens every month so what's the fuss, but the astronomer said: 'Having a look up at the sky every now and then is a really lovely thing to be able to do. 'The full moon is one of the the most accessible, easy-to-spot objects in the sky, very bright, very big, and doesn't require any special equipment to see.' The full moon refers to any time the moon is at its biggest and roundest, but the Buck Moon only refers to the one in July, based on the Native American calendar. The upcoming full moons, and their names, are as follows: July 10 : Buck Moon : Buck Moon August 9 : Sturgeon Moon : Sturgeon Moon September 7 : Corn Moon : Corn Moon October 7 : Hunter's Moon : Hunter's Moon November 5 : Beaver Moon : Beaver Moon December 4: Cold Moon Last month, we saw the Strawberry Moon, which got this name because the fruit is traditionally harvested in June. More Trending The other full moons so far have beem: January 13 : Wolf Moon : Wolf Moon February 12: Snow Moon Snow Moon March 14: Worm Moon Worm Moon April 13: Pink Moon Pink Moon May 12: Flower Moon Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: What's my horoscope for today? July 8, 2025 astrological predictions for your star sign MORE: What's my horoscope for today? July 7, 2025 astrological predictions for your star sign MORE: What does the week have in store? Your tarot horoscope reading for July 7 to July 13
Globe and Mail
10-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Lake City Bank Welcomes Back Gregory C. Brown to Lead Newly Formed Commercial Elkhart Region
WARSAW, Ind., June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lake City Bank is pleased to welcome back Gregory C. Brown as Senior Vice President, Commercial Elkhart Regional Manager. Brown will lead the newly formed Commercial Elkhart Region, serving commercial clients in Elkhart and surrounding communities. The new region was strategically created to better serve the growing business community in Elkhart. 'Since arriving in Elkhart in 1990, Lake City Bank has remained consistently dedicated to the entrepreneurial businesses that define the community. The decision to create a team solely dedicated to Elkhart is reflective of the success we've had in Elkhart over the last 35 years and of our continued growth in the market,' said David M. Findlay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. 'Greg's deep knowledge of the Elkhart market, combined with his leadership experience and commitment to relationship banking, make him the ideal person to lead this new region.' Brown will lead a team of three Commercial Banking Officers based in Elkhart, while Todd A. Bruce, Senior Vice President, will continue to lead the Commercial North Region team. The Commercial North Region will focus on serving commercial clients in St. Joseph County and the surrounding Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan communities. 'Greg's return is a win for Lake City Bank and for our clients,' said Eric H. Ottinger, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer. 'He understands the unique dynamics of the Elkhart community and has a proven track record of building strong client relationships. We're confident he will continue our strong growth momentum in Elkhart. We're also excited for the new opportunities that our regional realignment will allow Todd's team to pursue in South Bend and the surrounding area.' Brown has 30 years of experience in financial services, including his previous tenure with Lake City Bank as a Commercial Banking Officer from 2016-2021. He has volunteered with many organizations in Elkhart, including serving as a previous board chair of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Elkhart County, board treasurer of the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, and board treasurer of Elcona Country Club. 'I'm excited to be back at Lake City Bank and to lead the new Commercial Elkhart Region,' said Brown. 'Elkhart has been my home since moving here in 2003. It's a vibrant and resilient community, and I look forward to working with our experienced team to help local businesses grow and thrive.' Lake City Bank, a $6.9 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, was founded in 1872 and serves Central and Northern Indiana communities with 54 branch offices and a robust digital banking platform. Lake City Bank's community banking model prioritizes building in-market long-term customer relationships while delivering technology-forward solutions for retail and commercial clients. The bank is the single bank subsidiary of Lakeland Financial Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select/LKFN). For more information visit Contact Luke Weick Vice President Marketing Manager (574) 267-9198 x47279 office (260) 431-7061 mobile
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Motorola Solutions Insiders Sell US$21m Of Stock, Possibly Signalling Caution
In the last year, many Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) insiders sold a substantial stake in the company which may have sparked shareholders' attention. When evaluating insider transactions, knowing whether insiders are buying is usually more beneficial than knowing whether they are selling, as the latter can be open to many interpretations. However, shareholders should take a deeper look if several insiders are selling stock over a specific time period. While insider transactions are not the most important thing when it comes to long-term investing, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether. See our latest analysis for Motorola Solutions The Chairman & CEO, Gregory Brown, made the biggest insider sale in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for US$14m worth of shares at a price of US$498 each. While we don't usually like to see insider selling, it's more concerning if the sales take place at a lower price. It's of some comfort that this sale was conducted at a price well above the current share price, which is US$439. So it is hard to draw any strong conclusion from it. Insiders in Motorola Solutions didn't buy any shares in the last year. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. If you want to know exactly who sold, for how much, and when, simply click on the graph below! I will like Motorola Solutions better if I see some big insider buys. While we wait, check out this free list of undervalued and small cap stocks with considerable, recent, insider buying. I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. I reckon it's a good sign if insiders own a significant number of shares in the company. Motorola Solutions insiders own 0.3% of the company, currently worth about US$225m based on the recent share price. This kind of significant ownership by insiders does generally increase the chance that the company is run in the interest of all shareholders. The fact that there have been no Motorola Solutions insider transactions recently certainly doesn't bother us. It's heartening that insiders own plenty of stock, but we'd like to see more insider buying, since the last year of Motorola Solutions insider transactions don't fill us with confidence. While it's good to be aware of what's going on with the insider's ownership and transactions, we make sure to also consider what risks are facing a stock before making any investment decision. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Motorola Solutions you should know about. Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of interesting companies. For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
