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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
Witness Northern Lights Tonight: These 15 US States have a rare chance to see Auroras this weekend. Here's the list and viewing tips
AP FILE - Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, shining over the Sycamore Gap tree, on Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland, England, July 3, 2016. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP, File) The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported that 15 US states could see the northern lights tonight and through the weekend. Increased geomagnetic activity is creating a wider viewing range than usual. This is due to high-speed solar winds currently affecting Earth's magnetic is experiencing strong solar winds. These winds are pressing against the planet's magnetic field. As a result, a geomagnetic storm has formed. The NOAA says this storm may lead to visible auroras in many states. The NOAA currently predicts a minor G1 storm. But space weather changes fast. Earlier this week, a surprise G3 storm caused auroras to be seen in 17 states and even reached Italy. That storm was only forecast to be a G1. The current Kp index is expected to peak at 4.67 this weekend. This index measures auroral activity from 0 to 9. A higher number means stronger auroras. Also Read: And Just Like That Season 3: How to watch series online? See release date, time, episode schedule, cast, storyline and where to watch Alaska has the highest chance to see auroras. Other northern states may also see the lights if G1 conditions occur. If the storm level reaches G3 again, auroras may stretch as far south as Illinois and Oregon. Below are the 15 states with a chance to see auroras. They are listed from most likely to least likely based on their location:AlaskaMontanaNorth DakotaMinnesotaUpper MichiganWisconsinIdahoVermontMaineNew HampshireNew YorkSouth DakotaWyomingWashingtonIowa Also Read: Virgin River Season 7: What to expect in Season 7? Here's filming and new cast members details If you live in one of these states, try to find a dark area away from city lights. Face north and watch the skies between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. This time may offer the best chance to see the lights. As summer nears, nights are shorter. This reduces the window to see auroras. Using space weather apps can help you plan. Some apps include 'My Aurora Forecast & Alerts' and 'Space Weather Live,' both available on iOS and Android. What causes the northern lights to appear in more states than usual? High-speed solar winds increase geomagnetic activity, pushing auroras farther south than usual and making them visible in more areas. What is the best time to view the northern lights? The early morning hours between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. are best, especially in areas with little or no light pollution.
The Journal
6 days ago
- The Journal
Liverpool parade driver arrested over attempted murder remains in police custody
A DRIVER WHO allegedly ploughed into a crowd at Liverpool's victory parade remains in custody after he was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving. Merseyside Police believe the car which struck pedestrians was able to follow an ambulance crew attending to someone suffering a heart attack after a road block was temporarily lifted. Detective Chief Superintendent Karen Jaundrill said there was a total of 65 confirmed casualties following the incident in Water Street in the city centre on Monday. More than 50 people, including children, were treated in different hospitals and 11 people remained there on Tuesday in a stable condition. Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said: 'It is believed the driver of the Ford Galaxy car involved in this incident was able to follow an ambulance onto Water Street after the road block was temporarily lifted so that the ambulance crew could attend to a member of the public who was having a heart attack.' She added: 'There was no intelligence to suggest an incident of this nature would take place.' Sims defended the policing operation during the parade, telling reporters that the force planned for 'all contingencies' – including road closures and an armed police presence. Providing an update on the investigation, Jaundrill said the suspect, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, remains in custody and is being interviewed by officers. Messages of support have been sent to the people of Liverpool since the incident, including from King Charles who said: 'I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need.' Advertisement Speaking at an awards ceremony last night, former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the incident 'showed the two faces of life'. 'The most beautiful face for a long, long time: the parade was incredible, the mood was incredible and from one second to another everything changed and we learned again there are more serious things in the world than football,' he said. 'Thoughts and prayers go to the injured people and their families as well. 'It should have been one of the greatest days in the history of the city, after a long, long time, because we didn't have the opportunity to do it last time. I don't know how and why it happened but we know what happened and that's very bad.' On Tuesday, a Liverpool fan described how he 'locked eyes' with the driver and 'pleaded for him to stop' moments before the car ploughed into him. Jack Trotter, 22, was enjoying celebrating his team's success when he found himself 'face to face' with the vehicle. The stricken Northern Irishman was helped by fellow fans and locals into a nearby pub until emergency services arrived to take him to hospital. Jack Trotter is helped after the incident in Water Street Owen Humphreys / PA Owen Humphreys / PA / PA Trotter, from Newtownards, County Down, escaped without serious injury and has been discharged from hospital. 'He had slowed down. And then I put my hands up and pleaded for him to stop, and he wasn't stopping,' he told the PA news agency.
Rhyl Journal
6 days ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
How day of celebration in Liverpool turned to horror and chaos
I, like thousands of others, went along to Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade yesterday as crowds battled the torrential rain to show out for their club. For much of yesterday, the city centre was awash with red as people climbed buildings, lampposts, traffic lights and more and huge swathes of people covered entire roads. Police and emergency personnel dealing with a road traffic accident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League winners parade. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire) In spite of the weather, the atmosphere was upbeat and euphoric, as Reds fans got to properly celebrate winning the league for the first time in 35 years – they had not been able to hold a parade after winning in 2020 due to Covid-19. MORE: Four still very ill in hospital after 'horror' Liverpool incident, mayor says Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'shocked and devastated' after incident Liverpool: Witnesses describe horror as car ploughs into parade crowds I had attended with my partner and two Liverpool-supporting friends, and watched as the Liverpool buses rode past our position at the bottom of Chapel Street – the road adjacent to Water Street. After the parade passed, amid a mass exodus of people all at once, our group became separated and myself and my partner made it across to Water Street. (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)We were about halfway up Water Street, close to a bar which was a meeting point, when we suddenly heard screaming from directly in front of us and a car coming to a stop after careering through the crowd. Immediately, groups of people started running in the opposite direction and warning others about a car – we didn't know any more, but people were visibly distraught. At first, we weren't sure what it was and thought it might have been some form of protest, but the horror of the incident became clear pretty quickly. What we saw next is difficult to describe – a car brought to standstill with items draped over it, we saw people under a car, people trying to get close to the car, and police attempting to cordon off the area. There was a mad panic at the time, with some people likely unaware of what had happened – there were so many fans in the area that some had only just stumbled upon the scene or couldn't get a clear view. (Image: PA) After seeing for ourselves the gravity of the situation, we carried on up Water Street as dozens of emergency service vehicles arrived at the scene. We walked past people that had been hit by the car and were now receiving urgent medical attention on the street and finally managed to get away from the area. People were walking away from the incident shaken, in tears, shocked that this could happen, and on a day which should have been full of happiness. I was, and remain, shaken by what I saw, but the confusion of it all and my protection over my partner had given me a sense of purpose at the time of the incident – my sole focus was making sure my group was OK. The incident shut down much of the city centre, with Liverpool Lime Street partially closed for several hours and queues of thousands forming up outside the station. Nobody could get out of the city, nobody could go home, and it remained almost impossible to get a taxi or Uber for the rest of the evening. We stayed in the city for several hours, and obsessively kept up with the latest developments from the incident. When it was confirmed that nobody had died, there was a huge sense of relief, which I imagine many other people there that day would have felt after seeing what we had seen. A 53-year-old man has since been arrested, and more than 40 people have been injured, including four children. What should have been a joyous celebration of a fantastic achievement has been marred by an incident which has changed so many innocent lives.
North Wales Chronicle
6 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
How day of celebration in Liverpool turned to horror and chaos
I, like thousands of others, went along to Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade yesterday as crowds battled the torrential rain to show out for their club. For much of yesterday, the city centre was awash with red as people climbed buildings, lampposts, traffic lights and more and huge swathes of people covered entire roads. Police and emergency personnel dealing with a road traffic accident on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool after a car collided with pedestrians during the Premier League winners parade. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire (Image: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire) In spite of the weather, the atmosphere was upbeat and euphoric, as Reds fans got to properly celebrate winning the league for the first time in 35 years – they had not been able to hold a parade after winning in 2020 due to Covid-19. MORE: Four still very ill in hospital after 'horror' Liverpool incident, mayor says Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'shocked and devastated' after incident Liverpool: Witnesses describe horror as car ploughs into parade crowds I had attended with my partner and two Liverpool-supporting friends, and watched as the Liverpool buses rode past our position at the bottom of Chapel Street – the road adjacent to Water Street. After the parade passed, amid a mass exodus of people all at once, our group became separated and myself and my partner made it across to Water Street. (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)We were about halfway up Water Street, close to a bar which was a meeting point, when we suddenly heard screaming from directly in front of us and a car coming to a stop after careering through the crowd. Immediately, groups of people started running in the opposite direction and warning others about a car – we didn't know any more, but people were visibly distraught. At first, we weren't sure what it was and thought it might have been some form of protest, but the horror of the incident became clear pretty quickly. What we saw next is difficult to describe – a car brought to standstill with items draped over it, we saw people under a car, people trying to get close to the car, and police attempting to cordon off the area. There was a mad panic at the time, with some people likely unaware of what had happened – there were so many fans in the area that some had only just stumbled upon the scene or couldn't get a clear view. (Image: PA) After seeing for ourselves the gravity of the situation, we carried on up Water Street as dozens of emergency service vehicles arrived at the scene. We walked past people that had been hit by the car and were now receiving urgent medical attention on the street and finally managed to get away from the area. People were walking away from the incident shaken, in tears, shocked that this could happen, and on a day which should have been full of happiness. I was, and remain, shaken by what I saw, but the confusion of it all and my protection over my partner had given me a sense of purpose at the time of the incident – my sole focus was making sure my group was OK. The incident shut down much of the city centre, with Liverpool Lime Street partially closed for several hours and queues of thousands forming up outside the station. Nobody could get out of the city, nobody could go home, and it remained almost impossible to get a taxi or Uber for the rest of the evening. We stayed in the city for several hours, and obsessively kept up with the latest developments from the incident. When it was confirmed that nobody had died, there was a huge sense of relief, which I imagine many other people there that day would have felt after seeing what we had seen. A 53-year-old man has since been arrested, and more than 40 people have been injured, including four children. What should have been a joyous celebration of a fantastic achievement has been marred by an incident which has changed so many innocent lives.
Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Glasgow Times
What happened during the Liverpool parade crash
More than 50 people, including children, were treated in different hospitals and 11 people remained there in a stable condition. Here, the PA news agency looks at how the events unfolded. (PA Graphics/PA) – End of the parade As the parade drew to a close on Monday evening, thousands of fans began making their way home. The area was closed off, with no vehicles allowed in. As reports emerged of someone suffering a heart attack in the crowd, a road block was temporarily lifted to let an ambulance crew in. Police think the Ford Galaxy was able to slip through behind it. – Dale Street Footage of the incident circulating online appears to show the people carrier on Dale Street, just off the parade route. Surrounded by fans, the car suddenly reverses, hitting a person. The crowd reacts angrily, kicking and punching the vehicle. It reverses again, striking another bystander. Moments later, the car speeds forward, with fans chasing after it. More than 50 people were injured in the incident (Owen Humphreys/PA) From another angle, footage shows people trying to get to the driver. One person manages to open the driver's door, and an object is thrown, smashing the rear window. The driver quickly slams the door shut, then accelerates, veering into pedestrians on both sides of the congested street. – Water Street Footage taken as the car made its way down Dale Street and onto the connecting Water Street shows the vehicle ploughing into a crowd of people having gone around an ambulance. As the car finally comes to a stop, fans surge towards it and desperately try to get to the driver. A man is helped from the scene by firefighters (Owen Humphreys/PA) Videos show the aftermath of the incident, with injured people, a paramedic's bicycle and scattered debris littering the street. – Arrest Officers quickly surround the car and detain the driver. A large number of officers could then be seen guarding the vehicle moments after the collision and pushing back fans. The 53-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and drug driving. The man, from the West Derby area of Liverpool, remains in custody where he is being interviewed.
