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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
June's 'Strawberry Moon' Is The Best 'Til 2043: Here's When And Where To See It
June's 'Strawberry Moon' happens every year; Royal Museums Greenwich explains that it was named after Indigenous Americans' strawberry-harvesting season. Hunter's Moon (October) and Beaver Moon (November) have similarly seasonal monikers. But while full moons happen every month and the Strawberry Moon comes around every year, this year's spectacle is expected to be paired with a 'major lunar standstill,' an event not seen since 2006. This means that 2025′s June full moon will sit exceptionally low and seem very large and beautiful against the sky. This may even give the satellite a 'reddish' tint which renders its name even more apt, the Met Office suggests. Such an event will not happen again until 2043, the BBC reports. But where, how, and when can you catch the event? The Strawberry Full Moon rises tonight 🌕The name refers to the strawberry harvest undertaken by indigenous Americans in JuneBut it could in fact have a reddish tint because it will appear low in the sky, close to the horizonClear spells will provide good viewing chances — Met Office (@metoffice) June 10, 2025 Today (Wednesday 11 2026) marks the 'peak' of the full moon, the BBC write. That means the moon, coupled with its low-hanging appearance, will look especially beautiful. Moonrise is set at 10:20pm in the South-East of the UK tonight, while moonset is at 4am, though this changes according to the part of the UK you're in. But don't worry if you miss those exact parameters. The BBC reassures us that the moon 'will also look full in the days before and after the peak, so you have an extra chance to spot it.' Hills, coastlines, and fields are best for an unobstructed view; clear skies, which are predicted across much of England and the south of Scotland, also help. In general, though, the Met Office says that across the UK: 'Clear spells will provide good viewing chances.' The Royal Observatory shared that if you've got a camera, 'You can take good images of the Moon with just a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera and a 250 mm telephoto lens.' They advise that you choose a location with an unobstructed view of the moon and try to set up away from buildings and other sources of heat. But if, like me, you're going to be taking some snaps with a regular ol' phone, TikToker and photography lover Celeste Meyer shared the following iPhone hack: Turn the exposure down to -2.0 – it helps to have Live Photo on Zoom in on the moon as close as possible Press and hold the screen to AE/EF lock on the moon Drag the sundial slider on the right of the screen all the way down slowly to help focus on the moon's details Repeat locking and turning the sundial slider down until you have a crystal-clear image – this could happen the first time around if you're lucky. That should result in pictures worthy of the rare and beautiful phenomenon. Why Haven't Humans Walked On The Moon For 51 Years? Katy Perry's All-Woman Space Flight Is Not The Win For Feminism That It Aims To Be 'Strongest' Sign Yet: Scientists Find Evidence Distant Planet May Be 'Teeming' With Life
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Science
- Yahoo
June's 'Strawberry Moon' Is The Best 'Til 2043: Here's When And Where To See It
June's 'Strawberry Moon' happens every year; Royal Museums Greenwich explains that it was named after Indigenous Americans' strawberry-harvesting season. Hunter's Moon (October) and Beaver Moon (November) have similarly seasonal monikers. But while full moons happen every month and the Strawberry Moon comes around every year, this year's spectacle is expected to be paired with a 'major lunar standstill,' an event not seen since 2006. This means that 2025′s June full moon will sit exceptionally low and seem very large and beautiful against the sky. This may even give the satellite a 'reddish' tint which renders its name even more apt, the Met Office suggests. Such an event will not happen again until 2043, the BBC reports. But where, how, and when can you catch the event? The Strawberry Full Moon rises tonight 🌕The name refers to the strawberry harvest undertaken by indigenous Americans in JuneBut it could in fact have a reddish tint because it will appear low in the sky, close to the horizonClear spells will provide good viewing chances — Met Office (@metoffice) June 10, 2025 Today (Wednesday 11 2026) marks the 'peak' of the full moon, the BBC write. That means the moon, coupled with its low-hanging appearance, will look especially beautiful. Moonrise is set at 10:20pm in the South-East of the UK tonight, while moonset is at 4am, though this changes according to the part of the UK you're in. But don't worry if you miss those exact parameters. The BBC reassures us that the moon 'will also look full in the days before and after the peak, so you have an extra chance to spot it.' Hills, coastlines, and fields are best for an unobstructed view; clear skies, which are predicted across much of England and the south of Scotland, also help. In general, though, the Met Office says that across the UK: 'Clear spells will provide good viewing chances.' The Royal Observatory shared that if you've got a camera, 'You can take good images of the Moon with just a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera and a 250 mm telephoto lens.' They advise that you choose a location with an unobstructed view of the moon and try to set up away from buildings and other sources of heat. But if, like me, you're going to be taking some snaps with a regular ol' phone, TikToker and photography lover Celeste Meyer shared the following iPhone hack: Turn the exposure down to -2.0 – it helps to have Live Photo on Zoom in on the moon as close as possible Press and hold the screen to AE/EF lock on the moon Drag the sundial slider on the right of the screen all the way down slowly to help focus on the moon's details Repeat locking and turning the sundial slider down until you have a crystal-clear image – this could happen the first time around if you're lucky. That should result in pictures worthy of the rare and beautiful phenomenon. Why Haven't Humans Walked On The Moon For 51 Years? Katy Perry's All-Woman Space Flight Is Not The Win For Feminism That It Aims To Be 'Strongest' Sign Yet: Scientists Find Evidence Distant Planet May Be 'Teeming' With Life
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
DNA study 'fills gaps' in Indigenous Americans' ancestry
DNA study 'fills gaps' in Indigenous Americans' ancestry (Pic credit: IANS) A new genetic study has traced prehistoric human migration from Asia to North and South America. The findings are helping underrepresented Indigenous groups understand their ancestral origins. The first people to colonize the Americas migrated from modern-day Russia about 20,000 to 30,000 years ago, a new study has found. Published on May 15 in the journal Science, the study suggests the languages and traditions of Indigenous groups living in the Americas today can be traced back to these early settlers. Traces of their cultures exist in the genes of modern Indigenous groups. The study also found that the early settlers split into groups that became isolated in different environmental settings. The findings provide a new genetic and cultural understanding of present-day South American communities, said the researchers. "[It fills] key gaps in our understanding of how the diverse populations of present-day South America came to be," said Elena Gusareva, the study's lead author, who is based at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Gusareva said the participants in the study had been "deeply motivated" to uncover their people's history, showing the importance of ancestral knowledge for people's identities. The researcher cited an "urgent case" involving the Kawesqar people of Patagonia, whose population and 6,000-year-old cultural heritage is in danger of disappearing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo "This genetic record is one of the last chances to preserve their legacy." Eurasian roots of Indigenous Americans Gusareva and other researchers sequenced the genomes of 1,537 individuals from 139 ethnic groups in northern Eurasia and the Americas. They compared the millions of tiny variations in the genes of modern-day Indigenous people to ancient DNA from the first peoples to arrive in the Americas, creating a genomic dataset from people previously underrepresented in ancestral science. Tracing how these genetic codes changed in people from different geographical regions and various Indigenous groups allowed them to study patterns of population history, migration and adaptation over thousands of years. "Our genetic analysis of Indigenous groups is crucial because their genomes carry unique insights into the earliest human history in the region," said Gusareva's colleague, Hie Lim Kim, a geneticist at Nanyang Technological University. Their analysis appears to corroborate existing archaeological evidence, showing the first peoples in the Americas diverged from North Eurasians between 19,300 and 26,800 years ago. The dates are "consistent with a large body of archaeological evidence," said Francisco Javier Aceituno, an archaeologist at the University of Antioquia, Colombia, who was not involved in the new study. By comparing genetic datasets, the researchers said they had been able to find the closest living relatives of Indigenous North Americans are west Beringian groups, such as the Inuit, Koryaks and Luoravetlans. Beringia was an ice bridge between modern-day Russia and North America during the last ice age. Foundation of South America's Indigenous groups Gusareva and Kim's study found that after the early settlers had arrived in South America and then split into four distinct groups — Amazonian, Andean, Chaco Amerindian and Patagonian — they each became isolated in different environments. Aceituno told DW these groups of hunter-gatherers probably divided "to occupy new territories, generate new family groups and avoid isolation." Gusareva believes the new genetic data shows natural barriers, such as the Amazon rainforest and the Andes mountain range, led to the isolation of these Indigenous groups. "This made their genetic makeup more uniform, similar to what is seen in island populations," Gusareva said. Ancient gene mutations affect modern South Americans' health The study also found Indigenous groups have distinct genetic traits, which may have evolved through their adapting to extreme environments and long-term isolation from other groups. For instance, a group of Andean highlanders carries a gene mutation that helps them adapt to low levels of oxygen. Mutations in the gene EPAS1 stimulate new blood vessel formation and produce more red blood cells. EPAS1 mutations have also been found in people from Tibet. "As people adapted to diverse and often extreme environments — like high altitudes or cold climates — their genomes evolved accordingly," said Kim. Previous studies have found genetic variations among Brazil's Indigenous groups may cause them to respond differently to medication for blood clots or high cholesterol. Kim said the new research had revealed more than 70 gene variations that could increase [people's] vulnerability to emerging infectious diseases. "Many of these populations are already small. It's critical to provide tailored health care and disease prevention efforts to support their well-being," said Kim.
