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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Here's what you might see in the sky this June
This June is filled with celestial events you won't want to miss. The summer equinox, the Strawberry full moon, and a meteor shower all happen this June. The meteor shower is first up on the calendar on June 7. The Daytime According to Star Walk, the Arietids is the strongest daytime meteor shower of the year. A daytime meteor shower is a meteor shower that occurs during the day. This, of course, means that visibility of the meteor shower will be difficult to impossible given that the sun is up! There will be a chance to see the meteors roughly one hour before dawn and leading up to dawn on the morning of June 7. The meteors will be located roughly 30° west of the sun. Therefore, estimate where the sun will come up over the horizon and shift your view slightly left. The full strawberry moon is on June 11 around 3 AM. This full moon is unique in that it will be the lowest on the horizon in 18 years (next: 2043). The June full moon is the strawberry moon because this is around the time Native Americans harvested strawberries. We change the season from spring to summer on June 20 at 9:42 PM. Conversely, the Southern Hemisphere will change from fall to winter. The summer equinox is the point when the Earth is tilted 23.5° towards the sun. The summer solstice is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, with a total daylight time of 14 hours and 44 minutes. It's the tilted angle of the Earth towards the sun that makes summer so hot. The Earth is located farthest from the sun during the Northern Hemisphere summer and closest during the winter. The new moon will happen just 5 days later on June 25. This will create the best stargazing conditions on the night of June 24 and June 25. This is because a new moon emits no light, therefore allowing stars to shine brighter, making them more visible than on a night when the moon is present. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Planetary alignment coming up in May. Here's how and when you can see it
Astronomy fans got to see a planetary alignment in mid-April featuring Venus, Saturn, Mercury and Neptune. Stargazers will once again be treated to a planetary alignment in May, though not as big as the one in April. "Planetary alignment is an astronomical term used to describe the event when several planets gather closely on one side of the sun at the same time," according to the Star Walk website. When is the next planetary alignment? Here's what to know. According to the Planetary Society website, it will take place on May 27. A crescent moon will be wedged between Venus to the south and Saturn to the north. Dark skies are your best chance at seeing the alignment. The only two certified dark sky sanctuaries in New England are located in Maine, but NASA says just finding an area away from city or street lights will help. There will be a large planetary alignment on Aug. 10, 2025, featuring Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn. The next seven-planet alignment won't happen until October 2028, according to NASA. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Planetary alignment coming up in May. How and when you can see it
The Province
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Bill Henderson reflects on Chilliwack's cross-Canada farewell tour
For all the many directions Bill Henderson's life in music has led him, it has always come back to the band Chilliwack. Chilliwack lead singer and songwriter Bill Henderson at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver on April 18. Photo by Jason Payne / PNG Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Green guitar case in hand, Bill Henderson stands outside the Vogue Theatre. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors That night, April 18, Chilliwack played its final Vancouver show at the Granville Street venue on the group's 55th-anniversary Farewell to Friends Tour. Before the concert, Henderson posed for photographs next to his star on the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame Star Walk, which he was inducted into in 1994. The lead singer and primary songwriter for Chilliwack, he formed the band in 1970 out of the ashes of popular early Vancouver band The Collectors. Over the past five decades Henderson has topped the charts with classics from Lonesome Mary, to My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone). He also pursued a successful solo career. A founding member of the Artists Rights Coalition and former president of the Songwriters Association of Canada, as well as director of the Canadian Association of Recording Arts and Sciences for six years, Henderson has been a leader in advocating for artists in the digital age. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Perhaps one of the most surprising facts about his long career is that he also found time to be the musical director for Sesame Street Canada in Vancouver from 1989 to 1995. For all the many directions his life in music has led him, it has always come back to the band Chilliwack — and the important role it played in Canadian music history. Reflecting on the journey, Henderson had these five take-aways: The Collectors in 1969. Henderson is on the far right with guitar. Vancouver Sun On why it's time to say goodbye … 'I'm getting old, I'm 80. With that age comes some memory lapses and forgetting things and I know that is happening. I won't be the guy out on the road who can't sing anymore, but is booked. Since The Collectors, the rock band thing is full-tilt and I wouldn't have it any other way. But touring is stressful and I can continue making music in easier ways.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Chilliwack the band: From left, Rick Taylor, John Roles, Brain MacLeod, Bill Henderson and Ab Bryant in 1980. Vancouver Sun On the historic set list … 'The band that exists right now hasn't done any recording but has been playing live for almost 30 years. And that time has answered the question of, 'What goes in the set list?' It includes blasting out Lonesome Mary to start and then giving the crowd songs like California Girl, about the option to move to the U.S. and choosing not to, and telling the stories behind the songs. We've added Stand Up this tour since it suits the times and people are standing up. It's great.' Chilliwack, a successful mainstay of the local rock scene, hangs out in Gastown. Clockwise from top left: band members Bill Henderson, Glenn Miller, Ross Turney and Howard Froese on Jan. 7, 1975. PNG On the shift from psychedelia to power pop … 'We really do cover everything we used to do from those early extended psychedelic jams right up to crowd favourites like Crazy Talk. The band has been through a lot of different eras and, along the way, I learned the ropes of songwriting. One of the most important lessons of that was learning that, a lot of the time, you think you have a winner, it's a total dog. And the scribbled idea 15 minutes before practice is the one.' On the Chilliwack farewell tour. Photo by Jeff Bassett / PROVINCE On driving record companies crazy … 'What drove record companies crazy about the band and my songs is that we never did the same thing, so they couldn't come up with a consistent plan how to market us. But that is what made it possible to have hits from Crazy Talk, with that jazzy feel, to My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone). The truth about that song is that I didn't want to put it out, even though I wrote it. Because I thought it was just groove and no substance. The band disagreed, thankfully, and we have a great time performing it to this very day.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bill Henderson on the Chilliwack farewell tour. Photo by 2018 Erich Saide / Chilliwack On keeping your voice in fine working order … 'I'm still always learning the craft, to this very day. My daughter Camille is a professional vocal coach and she has played a key role in keeping my voice in shape so I can still hit all the notes and not hurting my instrument. Back in the days when Brian (Too Loud) Macleod was in the band, after three nights in a row, I couldn't talk or sing. Here I am, way older, and that is gone.' Chilliwack Farewell to Friends Tour The tour continues across Canada. Check out the full list of dates: May 8: First Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines, Ont. May 10: J.W. Marriott the Rousseau Muskoka Resort, Minett, Ont. May 22: Massey Hall, Toronto June 11-12: Festival Theatre, Sherwood Park, Alta. July 12: Parksville Outdoor Theatre July 20: Old Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay, Ont. Aug. 28: Bronson Centre, Ottawa Sept. 19: East Park London, London, Ont. Sept. 23: Royal Theatre Victoria Sept. 25: Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre Nov. 6: TCU Place, Saskatoon Nov. 8: Conexus Arts Centre, Regina Nov. 21: Clarke Theatre, Mission sderdeyn@ Read More Vancouver Canucks Sports Sports News Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Bill Henderson reflects on Chilliwack's cross-Canada farewell tour
Article content Green guitar case in hand, Bill Henderson stands outside the Vogue Theatre. Article content That night, April 18, Chilliwack played its final Vancouver show at the Granville Street venue on the group's 55th-anniversary Farewell to Friends Tour. Before the concert, Henderson posed for photographs next to his star on the B.C. Entertainment Hall of Fame Star Walk, which he was inducted into in 1994. Article content Article content The lead singer and primary songwriter for Chilliwack, he formed the band in 1970 out of the ashes of popular early Vancouver band The Collectors. Over the past five decades Henderson has topped the charts with classics from Lonesome Mary, to My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone). He also pursued a successful solo career. Article content Article content Perhaps one of the most surprising facts about his long career is that he also found time to be the musical director for Sesame Street Canada in Vancouver from 1989 to 1995. Article content Article content Article content 'I'm getting old, I'm 80. With that age comes some memory lapses and forgetting things and I know that is happening. I won't be the guy out on the road who can't sing anymore, but is booked. Since The Collectors, the rock band thing is full-tilt and I wouldn't have it any other way. But touring is stressful and I can continue making music in easier ways.' Article content Article content 'The band that exists right now hasn't done any recording but has been playing live for almost 30 years. And that time has answered the question of, 'What goes in the set list?' It includes blasting out Lonesome Mary to start and then giving the crowd songs like California Girl, about the option to move to the U.S. and choosing not to, and telling the stories behind the songs. We've added Stand Up this tour since it suits the times and people are standing up. It's great.'
Straits Times
25-04-2025
- Science
- Straits Times
A ‘sad face' in the sky: Singaporeans catch rare ‘smiley' celestial alignment
While many parts of the world would be glimpsing a cheerful celestial smiley face, observers in Singapore instead saw a 'sad face' lighting up the pre-dawn sky. PHOTO: TAN SHARON/FACEBOOK SINGAPORE - Those in Singapore who looked up at the sky in the early hours of April 25 were treated to a charming – albeit melancholic – astronomical sight. While many parts of the world would be glimpsing a cheerful celestial smiley face, observers in Singapore instead saw a 'sad face' lighting up the pre-dawn sky. The phenomenon occurs when the waning crescent moon aligns with V enus and Satur n in the night sky. In many regions, especially across the western hemisphere, the conjunction is expected to resemble a smiling face, with the moon forming the curve of a grin and the two planets positioned like eyes above it. However, in Singapore, the view told a different story. Due to the timing and positioning of the alignment relative to this part of the world, the crescent moon appeared inverted – forming the arc of a frown instead of a smile. Venus and Saturn hovered above the moon, acting as the eyes of what many described as a wistful or even winking expression. Skywatchers also noted that Saturn appeared significantly brighter and larger than Venus, adding to the quirkiness of the scene. This specific event is a conjunction between Venus and Saturn and is classified as a conjunction between an inferior and a superior planet. According to popular astronomy app Star Walk, su ch alignments o ccur roughly once every 10 years, typically when the inferior planet is in its retrograde phase and the superior planet is near opposition. Skywatchers across Singapore took to social media to share photos and musings of the unexpected sight. Ms Tan Sharon shared a photo on Facebook of what she called 'Singapore's version of the rare smiley moon', set against a soft purplish dawn sky. Ms Anita YK's Facebook photo featured the image of the crescent moon and the two planets forming an upside down frowning face. 'I was told I would see a (smiley face), but I saw a (sad face) instead this morning,' wrote Facebook user Goh Ngaileng on April 25. Mr Javier Yong-En Lee posted photos of the celestial face and remarked, 'I could see the greyed part of the moon with my naked eyes.' Heart Panopio, a member of the Cloudspotting and Skyspotting Singapore Facebook group, said she had set an alarm for 5am in anticipation of a smile-like crescent, only to be greeted by a sad face instead. According to The Weather Network, the cel estial smile is expected to be visible from parts of the US from 5.30pm SGT. Astronomy enthusiasts can also look forward to the Super New Moon, expected to occur at 3.31am on April 28. Although new moons are typically invisible to the naked eye, this one will be the sec ond-clos est to earth in 2025, marking a notable moment in the lunar calendar. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
