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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Massive solar flare erupts, causing radio blackouts across Earth
A high-magnitude solar flare erupted from a new sunspot on the sun's surface, which caused a disruption of radio signals across Earth's Eastern Hemisphere on Tuesday. Classified as an X2.7 solar flare, the event caused radio blackouts across Europe and Asia, with the Middle East seeing the highest concentration of blackouts, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This flare peaked at around 4:25 a.m., while the sun faced the Eastern Hemisphere, NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center stated. No coronal mass ejections, which typically impact Earth's atmosphere and cause a colorful aurora to appear in the sky, accompanied the solar flare during its eruption, NOAA added. The agency ranks solar flares into five classes of strength: A, B, C, M and X. NASA compares this to the Richter scale when measuring the size of earthquakes. A-level flares are so weak that they are barely noticeable above the sun's background radiation, the space agency's website read. Tuesday's event, albeit strong, was a low X-level flare, according to The strongest solar flare was recorded in 2003 and registered as an X28 flare before NASA's 'sensors were overwhelmed,' the agency's website stated. X-level flares are 10 times stronger than an M-level flare and 100 times stronger than a C-level flare, according to NASA. A strong flare's radiation will not affect people on Earth due to the planet's atmosphere and magnetic field, but the flares themselves could impact satellites and disrupt radio communications passing through the upper atmosphere. Where will failed '70s Soviet probe land after it crashes back to Earth? Nobody knows Sorry, Pluto: The solar system could have a 9th planet after all, astronomers say Failed '70s-era Soviet spacecraft bound for Venus could soon crash back to Earth This 'Star Wars' Day, check out a moon that looks like iconic space station Pieces of Halley's Comet could leave glowing trails across the night sky Read the original article on MassLive.
Chicago Tribune
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Legacy of ‘Star Wars' celebrated at Zion-Benton library; ‘There's always hope'
Approximately 100 people tapped into the force Saturday at 'Star Wars' Day, a first-time event at the Zion-Benton Public Library. The library's celebration included 'Star Wars' crafts, a scavenger hunt, a photo booth backdrop with oversized cardboard figures such as Luke Skywalker and games with a 'Star Wars' theme. And, of course, visitors could come dressed in costumes. Chewbacca, the renowned scruffy Wookiee warrior and Han Solo's co-pilot, was portrayed by Jill Knuth, a youth services librarian. 'I've always been a 'Star Wars' fan,' she said. 'I've been to big conventions and everything.' While Chewbacca is a beloved character, Knuth's favorite franchise celebrity is C-3PO, the golden robot who is like a butler or voice of reason for its companions. The franchise, 'just brings families together through fantasy, fun, just overall, the lore of 'Star Wars,'' Knuth said. Especially for children, Knuth believes that 'Star Wars' teaches, 'That there's always hope. 'Don't give up; never give up,' Knuth said. 'There are a lot of things that you can take away from 'Star Wars.'' Michelle Stinson, the community engagement librarian, brought daughters Zinnia, 6, and Adelaide, 4. 'The last time I've actually seen 'Star Wars' was when I was a kid myself,' she said. 'But I just thought that it brought a lot of creativity to not only the parents who were watching it, but to the kids as well, and I'm trying to introduce my kids to things I watched or enjoyed while I was a child.' Rosa Medrano of Zion accompanied her grandchildren, the Serrato siblings of Zion, Valentina, 5, and Amalia, 6. 'I'm happy for them, they wanted to come,' she said with a smile. Medrano has 'not really' watched 'Star Wars,' but is aware of the character of Darth Vader. 'What I like about this library is that they make a lot of events for the kids,' she said. 'Every time we can, we bring them.' Ayden Moore, 11, of Waukegan, tried out the lightsabers at the photo booth. Ayden's favorite Star Wars character is Obi-Wan Kenobi, a Jedi master who promotes the message of having faith in practicing what is right. Ayden feels that if you believe in something, you should, 'make it happen.' Vanessa Mora of Zion, who brought children Jayden Mora, 4, and Sophia, 7, said, 'I love this library. They're so friendly and nice, and they always have a lot of activities for the family.' Star Wars, she said, teaches children, 'hope. There's a lot of imagination, too.'
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump Appears To Embrace The Dark Side In The White House's 'Star Wars' Day Post
The White House appeared to reveal its true colors while marking 'Star Wars' Day on social media on Sunday. To celebrate May 4, the office's official X account posted a photo of a buff President Donald Trump holding a red lightsaber in front of a pair of bald eagles and American flags. The Republican White House went after its political opponents in the post, which read, 'Happy May the 4th to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics who are fighting so hard to to bring Sith Lords, Murderers, Drug Lords, Dangerous Prisoners, & well known MS-13 Gang Members, back into our Galaxy. You're not the Rebellion — you're the Empire.' 'May the 4th be with you,' it ended. Even the most casual 'Star Wars' fans could instantly notice something peculiar about the AI-generated image. In the galaxy far, far away, red lightsabers almost always belong to characters who embrace the dark side of the force ... that is, the bad guys. 'Uh, doesn't the red lightsaber imply he's a Sith?' asked Andrew Feinberg, The Independent's White House correspondent, referring to the enemies of the heroic Jedi order. More serious fans of the saga noted in reply how creator George Lucas has explicitly said he designed his villains in the image of a right-wing political movement. Talking about the original trilogy in a 2005 interview with the Chicago Tribune, he said, 'It was really about the Vietnam War, and that was the period where [President Richard] Nixon was trying to run for a [second] term, which got me to thinking historically about how do democracies get turned into dictatorships? Because the democracies aren't overthrown; they're given away.' This was not Trump's first social media debacle of the weekend. He also caused a ruckus late Friday when he posted a photo of himself as pope, prompting several prominent Catholics to speak out. Whether the post was trolling, intentional or just a genuine AI-generated snafu, it got some major attention. Check out some of the best reactions to the White House's 'Star Wars' Day post here: John Boyega Reveals Exactly How Much He Had In Bank Account Before 'Star Wars' Role Hurry! Lego's Star Wars Advent Calendar Just Hit Its Lowest Price Yet Trump Shares WTF Image Of Himself As The Pope: 'Every Day Is More Absurd Than The Last'
NDTV
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Google Celebrates Star Wars Day With Themed Confetti: "May The Fourth Be With You"
Every year on May 4, die-hard 'Star Wars' fans across the globe celebrate Star Wars Day. For those not versed in popular culture, the 'May the Fourth be with you' catchphrase was picked as a pun by the fans, reflecting on the date (May 4), owing to a popular dialogue from the movie franchise -- "May the Force be with you". This year, Google is also celebrating the day by throwing confetti around the search page when a user types the term "Star Wars" or "May the fourth be with you". Characters included in the confetti include Grogu (aka Baby Yoda), Wicket the Ewok, C-3PO, R2-D2, and stormtrooper helmets. There are also two types of lightsabers in the confetti, the signature light side blue and dark side red. Users can share the search page experience on social media platforms and repeat the animation as many times as they like. Why is May 4 'Star Wars' Day? The popular "May the force be with you" line is often used by Jedi masters in the movie as a sentiment of goodwill. Fans realised the phrase sounds a lot like "May the Fourth be with you". Therefore, the date on which "Star Wars" Day is celebrated every year is based solely on a pun. Many fan clubs of the popular franchise hold screenings of Star Wars films on May 4. Fans dress up as their favourite characters and get together to celebrate the movie franchise. Interesting facts about 'Star Wars' Day While May 4 is associated with the Jedi phrase - May the force be with you, May 5 has come to be known as "Revenge of the Fifth" which is a play on Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. May 5 celebrates the Dark Side or the Sith lords in the Star Wars Universe. May is also a significant month for the popular franchise: the original Star Wars premiered on May 25, 1977, and its creator, George Lucas, was born on May 14.
New Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Here's why fans celebrate 'Star Wars Day' worldwide on May 4th
'It didn't begin a long time ago or in a galaxy far far away, but every May 4 it feels like images, memes and promotional deals involving 'Star Wars' have an inescapable gravity. May 4 — or May the 4th, as fans say — has evolved over the years into 'Star Wars Day', an informal holiday celebrating the space epic and its surrounding franchise. What is 'Star Wars' Day? 'Star Wars Day' was created by fans as a sly nod to one of the films' most popular catchphrases, 'May the force be with you.' Get it? Good, now May the 4th be with you too. It's not an official holiday but has become so well-known that even former President Joe Biden marked it last year when 'Star Wars' actor Mark Hamill dropped by the White House a day beforehand. 'I think it's a very clever way for fans to celebrate their passion and love for 'Star Wars' once a year,' said Steve Sansweet, founder and executive chairman of Rancho Obi-Wan, a nonprofit museum in California that has the world's largest collection of 'Star Wars' memorabilia. How did it begin? The phrase 'May the 4th be with you' was used by fans in the years after the first film was released in 1977, and even appeared in a British political ad in 1979 celebrating Margaret Thatcher's victory as prime minister on May 4 that year. For some fans, the official 'Star Wars Day' comes on May 25, the date of the first film's release. The Los Angeles City Council even declared the date to be Star Wars Day in 2007, although the California Legislature voted in 2019 to designate May 4 as 'Star Wars Day'.
