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Edinburgh Reporter
6 days ago
- Science
- Edinburgh Reporter
The astronomical sky above Edinburgh and Lothian in June
June hosts the annual celebration of all things pagan: the Northern Hemisphere Summer Solstice. The Solstice, which occurs on 21 June at 3:42 am, marks the Sun's most northerly altitude and the beginning of astronomical summer which will last for 93 days 15 hours and 37 minutes. If you were to stand on the Tropic of Cancer, the Sun would be directly overhead at local noon. In Edinburgh and Lothian, the Sun will reach 57.5 degrees at 1:14 pm. Due to an effect known as the 'precession of the equinoxes' the Sun is not in Cancer (The Crab) in modern times but Taurus (The Bull). This, the longest day of the year, will last 17 hours 36 minutes and 24 seconds and you will cast your shortest shadow of the year. Within a few hours of the Solstice, though, the Sun leaves Taurus (The Bull) and enters Gemini (The Twins) and recedes from Earth by 397,520 km over the month. Daylight lengthens from 17:12 (17.206 hours) on 1 June to 17:31 (17.514 hours) on 30 June so we lose 18 minutes of twilit night time by the end of June. Since the Sun will be at its shallowest point below the northern horizon in June, and Edinburgh and Lothian sits in the 50–65 degrees band of latitude, we have an excellent opportunity to observe polar mesospheric clouds, also known as noctilucent clouds from the Latin for 'night shining'. Noctilucent clouds form in the mesosphere around 80 km above the Earth. They are visible after sunset and before sunrise when the observer is still within twilight but the clouds are sunlit (from below). Typically they are to be found between north-east and north-west lying below 15 degrees altitude. The first quarter Moon shows up on 3 June at 4:41 am in Leo (The Lion). Lunar apogee (furthest from Earth) occurs on 7 June at 11:37 am and takes the Moon to 405,580 km away from Earth—around 21,180 km further than average—subtending an angle of 29.5 arc-minutes. This is followed by the full Strawberry Moon which makes an appearance on 11 June at 8:44 am in Ophiuchus (The Serpent Bearer). The Moon enters last quarter on 18 June at 8:19 pm in Pisces (The Fishes). Lunar perigee (closest to Earth) occurs on 23 June at 5:38 am and finds the Moon some 363,160 km away from Earth—around 21,240 km closer than average—subtending an angle of 32.9 arc-minutes. The new Moon appears on 25 June at 11:32 am in Auriga (The Charioteer) beginning a new synodic month which will last 29 days, 8 hours and 40 minutes. Regulus in Leo (The Lion) will be 1.8 degrees south of the first quarter Moon on 2 June at 1:30 am. The Pleiades (M45) in Taurus (The Bull) will be 0.6 degrees south of the waning crescent Moon on 23 June at 2:59 am. For the inferior planets: Mercury begins the month in Taurus (The Bull) and ends in Cancer (The Crab) and approaches Earth by 64,772,840 km. Contrarily, Mercury decreases in brightness from -2.17 to 0.40 magnitudes over the month as it's sunlit phase reduces until it reaches dichotomy (half-phase) on 28 June. Venus begins the month in Pisces (The Fishes) and ends in Taurus (The Bull) and recedes by 35,575,400 km so decreases in brightness from -4.39 to -4.14 magnitudes over the month. The 'Morning Star Planet' will reach greatest western elongation on 1 June at 4:30 am and dichotomy (half-phase) later the same day. She reaches aphelion (farthest from the Sun) on 12 June. On 22 June, Venus will appear below the waning crescent Moon in the pre-dawn eastern sky. For the superior planets: Mars remains in Leo (The Lion) all month but recedes by 34,393,273 km. Consequently, the 'Red Planet' fades in brightness from 1.28 to 1.49 magnitudes over June. At midnight on 16/17 June, Mars will be 0.7 degrees north of Regulus in Leo (The Lion). On 29 June at 11:00 pm, Mars will be within 0.2 degrees of the waxing crescent Moon, low in the western sky. The following night, it will be fully occulted by the Moon but this event will be below our horizon. Jupiter begins June in Taurus (The Bull) and ends in Gemini (The Twins). The 'Gas Giant' recedes by 9,528,863.7 km and diminishes in brightness from -1.91 to -1.89 magnitudes. Jupiter reaches (solar) conjunction on 24 June and is lost to us for observing. Earth and Jupiter will be farthest apart for the year on 26 June. Saturn remains in Pisces (The Fishes) all month but comes closer by 73,493,246 km. The 'Ringed Planet' increases in brightness from 1.08 to 0.96 magnitudes. On 19 June at 3:47 am, Saturn will be 3.4 degrees south of the waning crescent Moon and reaches western quadrature on 22 June. Uranus remains in Taurus (The Bull) all month but comes closer by 33,228,276 km. Neptune remains in Pisces (The Fishes) all month and comes closer by 74,218,490 km. The 'Blue Planet' reaches western quadrature on 23 June. The Blaze Star, the recurrent nova T CrB in Corona Borealis (The Northern Crown), should continue to be monitored for it's much-anticipated brightening as the constellation is highly visible during evening and night hours all month. At the time of our sky map, some constellations visible are Draco (The Dragon) at zenith, Perseus (The Hero) in the north, Cygnus (The Swan) in the east, Leo (The Lion) in the west, and Serpens Caput (The Snake's Head) in the south. The ecliptic hosts Sagittarius (The Archer), Ophiuchus (The Serpent Bearer), Scorpio (The Scorpion), Libra (The Scales), Virgo (The Maiden), Leo (The Lion) and Cancer (The Crab). We also see 2 bright star triangles in the June sky: The 'Spring Triangle' of Arcturus in Bootes (The Herdsman), Denebola in Leo (The Lion) and Spica in Virgo (The Maiden) in the south and the 'Summer Triangle'—Deneb in Cygnus (The Swan), Vega in Lyra (The Lyre) and Altair in Aquila (The Eagle)—in the east. Circumpolar constellations—always above the horizon at the latitude of Edinburgh and Lothian—include Ursa Minor (The Little Bear), Ursa Major (The Great Bear), Camelopardalis (The Giraffe) and Cepheus (The King). Like this: Like Related
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
GPD: Downtown Gainesville shooting stemmed from altercation at high school prom party
Gainesville Police Department detectives are continuing to investigate a downtown shooting on May 18 that left one person injured. GPD believes the shooting, which occurred at about 12:45 a.m. in the area of Southwest First Avenue and Southwest First Street, stemmed from a physical altercation at a high school prom afterparty. One juvenile male was shot, according to GPD, and transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. GPD is asking for the public's help in identifying persons of interest in the case. Surveillance video shows two unidentified persons running away from the shooting near The Bull, a bar at 18 SW First Ave. One is a white male with blond hair in a bun wearing a dark-colored shirt with shorts and dark-colored shoes. The other is a white male seen wearing a "purple-ish" shirt and a baseball hat. Anyone with information is asked to call GPD Detective Bernal at 352-393-7729 or email bernalvl@ Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 352-372-7867 or visit This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: After-prom party leads to shooting in downtown Gainesville on May 18
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Looking to explore? 5 of the most picturesque villages in Hertfordshire
There are endless places to discover across Hertfordshire, whether you want a picnic spot with one of the best views in the country or historic streets brimming with quaint shops. If you are looking to explore some new treasures across the region, then look no further, as we have rounded up some of the prettiest villages to visit. Keep this list somewhere safe in case you want to wander around any of the picturesque locations in the area anytime soon. Set between Hitchin and Stevenage in the Chiltern Hills, St Ippolyts has the perfect charm of a small village while being near towns. Properties in the village date back to the 17th century with gables houses and timber-framed houses back to the 16th century. St Ippolyts has a handful of popular pubs, including The Rusty Gun, The Bird In Hand and the Hermit of Redcoats. Near Tring, Aldbury is also located in the Chiltern Hills and people describe it as offering the "ultimate chocolate box charm." Medieval stocks still stand in the village along with several historic homes, all offering impressive views of the surrounding countryside. The Greyhound Inn is the local pub and has a 4.4 Google Rating, with one guest sharing: "Fantastic food and service. Really happy with our overnight accommodation. The view from our bedroom window is a, "feel good" feeling." Aldbury has also been used in several film and TV productions, including Midsomer Murders, Inspector Morse and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. The village of Redbourn was previously named Hertfordshire Village of the Year, home to a busy high street and many independent shops. With a handful of local pubs and a Common that welcomes joggers, dog walkers and cricketers, Redbourn is a popular spot. It also benefits from being near Harpenden and the M1 along with the annual Hertfordshire Show taking place just outside the village. Much Hadham was once named among the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, earning praise for a strong community and being a picturesque village. The village is between Ware and Bishop's Stortford with a historic high street home to characterful buildings, including the local pub, The Bull. Recommended Reading Quintessential market town Faversham perfect for a getaway Abingdon the beautiful market town an hour from Watford Discover the seaside town an hour from Watford for a getaway The Bull has a 4.4/5 rating from over 290 reviews with one guest sharing: "Simply a great pub. The menu is lovely, not too big but has something for all. The staff are just attentive and friendly. There is a good bar for both drinkers and those who wish to eat." Ayot St Lawrence is filled with cottages and a picturesque view from the village best known for its links to playwright George Bernard Shaw. Shaw's former home is now a National Trust property, Shaw's Corner, that attracts many visitors every year. Between Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and Harpenden, Ayot St Lawrence comes at a hefty price as Zoopla once named it the most expensive village in the region.
Edinburgh Reporter
25-04-2025
- Science
- Edinburgh Reporter
The night sky over Edinburgh in May
May graces us with a new comet, a New Supermoon, a Full Micromoon and the Eta Aquarids meteor shower seeded by Halley's comet. After 5 May, the sky never darkens beyond nautical twilight all month long. The Sun leaves Aries (The Ram) on 13 May at 11:52 pm and enters Taurus (The Bull) and recedes from Earth by 966,174 km over the month. Daylight lengthens from 15:24 (15.395 hours) on 1 May to 17:10 (17.165 hours) on 31 May so we lose 1 hour and 46 minutes of night time by the end of May. After 5 May, we never attain astronomical twilight or darker as the Sun is always above the -18 degrees boundary (so never dips below it). The first quarter Moon shows up on 4 May at 2:52 pm in Cancer (The Crab). Lunar apogee (furthest from Earth) occurs on 11 May at 1:34 am and takes the Moon to 406,256 km away from Earth—around 21,856 km further than average—subtending an angle of 29.4 arc-minutes. This is followed by the full Flower Moon which makes an appearance on 12 May at 5:56 pm in Libra (The Scales). It is also a 'Full Micromoon'. The Moon enters last quarter on 20 May at 12:59 pm in Aquarius (The Water Bearer). Lunar perigee (closest to Earth) occurs on 26 May at 2:28 am and finds the Moon some 359,013 km away from Earth—around 25,387 km closer than average—subtending an angle of 33.3 arc-minutes. The new Moon appears on 27 May at 4:02 am in Taurus (The Bull) beginning a new synodic month which will last 29 days, 7 hours and 29 minutes. The new Moon is also a 'New Supermoon'. Pollux in Gemini (The Twins) will be 2.1 degrees north of the waxing crescent Moon in the early hours of 3 May. Antares in Scorpio (The Scorpion) will be 0.3 degrees north of the waning gibbous Moon before sunrise on 14 May. For the inferior planets: Mercury begins the month in Pisces (The Fishes) and ends in Taurus (The Bull) and recedes by 48,648,853 km. Contrarily, the 'Swift Planet' increases in brightness from 0.15 to -2.17 magnitudes over the month. Mercury is lost behind the Sun on 29 May when it is furthest from Earth and reaches superior conjunction the following day. He is closest to the Sun on the last day of the month. Venus remains in Pisces (The Fishes) all month but recedes by 36,100,539 km. Venus decreases in brightness from -4.72 to -4.39 magnitudes over the month but is still with us as the glorious 'Morning Star Planet'. For the superior planets: Mars begins the month in Cancer (The Crab) and ends in Leo (The Lion) but recedes by 40,892,375 km. The 'Red Planet' decreases in brightness from 0.94 to 1.28 magnitudes over the month. Planet spotters will have little difficulty in seeing Mars but, if you need a hint, on 3 May the Roman god of war will be 2.1 degrees south of the waxing crescent Moon in Cancer (The Crab). Jupiter remains in Taurus (The Bull) all month and recedes by 36,842,985 km. The 'Gas Giant' fades in brightness from -1.98 to -1.91 magnitudes over May. Saturn remains in Pisces (The Fishes) all month but comes closer by 63,816,018 km and, so, increases in brightness from 1.17 to 1.08 magnitudes. Uranus remains in Taurus (The Bull) all month and recedes by 2,005,930 km. The 'Ice Giant' reaches Solar conjunction on 17 May and is lost to us. Uranus is furthest from the Earth, all year, on 18 May. Neptune remains in Pisces (The Fishes) all month but comes closer by 62,526,245 km. There are 2 meteor showers in the May sky for Edinburgh and Lothian. The strong Eta Aquarids (031 ETA), radiant from Aquarius (The Water Bearer), began last month and are active until 28 May. They peak on 6 May with up to 50 meteors per hour. The radiant rises around 3 am on 6 May so the shower, with a ZHR=50, will be visible for 90 minutes—the waxing gibbous Moon illuminated to 71% notwithstanding—before sunrise spoils the show. These are one of only 2 meteor showers seeded by the world's most famous comet: 1P/Halley. The very weak Eta Lyrids (145 ELY), radiant from Lyra (The Lyre), are active between 3–14 May and peak on 10 May with barely 3 meteors per hour. This shower is associated with comet C/1983 H1 IRAS-Araki-Alcock. They are very hard to see and the almost full Moon won't help. They will be radiant from an area between Vega and Deneb: two of the bright stars in the 'Summer Triangle'. A new comet was discovered, serendipitously, last month by the NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) satellite. Since the instrument used in the discovery was SWAN, it was dubbed SWAN25F but it's correct designation is now C/2025 F2 (SWAN). SWAN—or to give it it's full name the Solar Wind Anisotropies instrument—maps hydrogen, specifically Lyman-alpha radiation, in the solar wind and the sudden brightening may be attributed to an outburst at these wavelengths. It may be visible to the naked eye, but certainly visible with a telescope or binoculars, after sunset during the first week of the month near the Pleiades (M45) in Taurus (The Bull) but will fade quickly. The Blaze Star, the recurrent nova T CrB in Corona Borealis (The Northern Crown), should continue to be monitored for it's much-anticipated brightening as the constellation is highly visible during evening and night hours all month. At the time of our sky map, some constellations visible are Ursa Major (The Greater Bear) at zenith, Cepheus (The King) in the north, Hercules (Hercules) in the east, Gemini (The Twins) in the west, and Corvus (The Crow) in the south. The ecliptic hosts Libra (The Scales), Virgo (The Maiden), Leo (The Lion), Cancer (the Crab), Gemini (The Twins) and Taurus (The Bull). If you wish to have a late night, around midnight mid-month, try seeking out some prominent Messier objects visible on our sky map. These will need a telescope or binoculars but M82 (Cigar Galaxy), M101 (Pinwheel Galaxy) and M51 (Whirlpool Galaxy) will all be close to zenith and M87 (Virgo A), in the south, will be at a reasonable airmass. M44 (Beehive Cluster also known as Praesepe) and M67 (Golden Eye Cluster) will be in the west, near Mars. We also see 3 bright star triangles in the May sky. The 'Spring Triangle' of Arcturus in Bootes (The Herdsman), Denebola in Leo (The Lion) and Spica in Virgo (The Maiden) is south-east. The 'Winter Triangle'—Procyon in Canis Minor (The Lesser Dog), Sirius in Canis Major (The Greater Dog) and Betelgeuse in Orion (The Hunter)—sets early in the west and after midnight the 'Summer Triangle'—Deneb in Cygnus (The Swan), Vega in Lyra (The Lyre) and Altair in Aquila (The Eagle)—rises in the east. Circumpolar constellations—always above the horizon at the latitude of Edinburgh and Lothian—include Draco (The Dragon), Perseus (The Hero), Cassiopeia (The Seated Queen) and Camelopardalis (The Giraffe). Like this: Like Related
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I can't wait to get my hands on David's sticky stuff', says Gemma Collins as she plans Posh & Becks-style Cotswold move
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE only way is no longer Essex for Gemma Collins. The former Towie star plans to move to the Cotswolds with fiancé Rami Hawash — and she has her sights on them becoming 'the new Posh and Becks'. 8 Gemma Collins has set her eyes on a move to the Cotswolds with husband-to-be Rami Credit: Louis Wood 8 Gemma and mechanical repair businessman Rami, 49, who have been dating on and off since 2011 Credit: Splash 'I can't wait to get my hands on David Beckham's honey,' she says, in reference to the former England captain's beekeeping produce — cheekily dubbed his 'Sticky Stuff' by wife Victoria — at their £12million home in Great Tew, near Chipping Norton. 'The only way is the Cotswolds for me. It's real class. 'I'm ready for quiet, country life. It's my spiritual home. 'Me and Rami are the new David and Victoria — it suits me like nobody's business.' The Cotswolds has more than its fair share of celebs, with the Beckhams' 4,000 acres neighbouring celeb hangout Soho Farmhouse, while Kate Moss and Princess Beatrice live nearby. Hollywood has even moved in, with Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi regulars at Jeremy Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, a 'very posh' drinking hole, according to Gemma. And a Real Housewives Of The Cotswolds-style series is in the works. Gemma 44, was born in Romford. She now grows vegetables and keeps chickens in her beloved garden — adorned with elephant sculptures — at her £1.3million converted barn near Chelmsford. But after a string of 'bad omens' — including the death of a chicken — she is now regularly seen driving her Land Rover around charming villages Wootton and Bourton-on-the-Water, on the lookout for a 'multi-million-pound' home. And Gemma will not allow any snobby Cotswoldians to look down at her. Gemma Collins nearly dies as she's rushed to hospital in Venice On one recent trip there, Gemma pulled over to ask two local ladies for some advice. 'Hi, honeys!', she said. 'Where's nice to eat round here?' The woman who responded pointed her towards gastropub The Bull in Charlbury, but warned: 'It's expensive.' Offended, Gemma shot back: 'Oh, that's no problem, I could buy this town!'' From the passenger seat, as they sped away, partner Rami, 50, scolded her for being 'embarrassing'. But Gemma is defiant: 'Who does she think she is, telling me it's expensive? I'm pulling up in a f***ing Defender that was £127k. Darling, do you know who I am?' At the pub, where a rib of beef costs £98, Gemma later conceded: 'I had to agree with her, it was a bit toppy.' Wherever they settle, Rami's life with The GC will never be dull. Gemma and Rami, who has a mechanical repair business, have dated on and off since 2011. They got engaged for a third time during an exotic Maldives getaway in February last year. At the time, Gemma was enthusiastic to throw THREE huge weddings, including an Italian getaway, and visited Venice in October to taste menus. 8 Gemma insists she can't wait to try 'David Beckham's Sticky Stuff' - which is his brand of honey Credit: Tim Stewart 8 Gemma will not allow snobby Cotswoldians to look down at her Credit: Getty But disaster struck when a wasp stung her tongue, and she was taken to hospital by water ambulance along the canals. 'I was dying, my tongue was swelling up from the back and I couldn't breathe,' she says, shuddering. 'It's an omen — Venice is off the cards. I can't get married there after nearly dying there.' Another health scare followed last month when she contracted a mystery virus. She says: 'I was nearly dead. I was out in my garden holding on to the wall at 3am, and I had an out-of-body experience.' It took her a week to start feeling better and she adds: 'Just getting washed after seven days was a big, big moment.' Another person suffering from ill health has been her beloved mum Joan, 80, who required a hospital dash last year after she stopped breathing. I was nearly dead - I was out in my garden holding on to the wall at 3am, and I had an out of body experience. Gemma Collins Joan, a breast cancer survivor, is now in a stable condition, but Gemma decided to move her parents in with her — and plans to hand over the house once she buys her bolthole in the Cotswolds. 'I'll keep that Essex house as my flagship — Mum and Dad can have that,' she says. While she adores living with her parents, she eyerolls as she says her dad Alan, 75, constantly tells her off for her expensive tastes. Speaking about buying Chanel bags, she says: 'I wait until I know the house is silent to get the bags out of the boot. My dad's like, 'Oh Gemma, this is ridiculous'.' Amid all the health issues, wedding plans 'got kiboshed' and she is now hoping for just the one intimate ceremony, next year at the earliest. She suggests Marylebone registry office, followed by a party at a farmhouse in, of course, the Cotswolds. GEM'S HEALTH WOES 'Half a million pounds on a wedding is just ridiculous,' she says. 'I'd rather put that on my Cotswolds place. 'It becomes so pressurised and it puts you off. Now, we've decided to have a breather and have a year off. We're not doing it until 2026.' Gemma's decades-long struggle with her weight has run smoothly since November, when she started injecting weight-loss drug Mounjaro. 'I absolutely love Mounjaro,' she says, crediting the jabs with helping her go from 24st to 20st 7lb. 'My mind had to catch up with how my body was changing, because I looked so different when I looked in the mirror. 'I was like, 'Woah, am I ready for this?'. But I'm not worried about getting Ozempic face — I'd love to get Ozempic face!' After a brief plateau, she now feels in 'no rush' to shed her target of just under 6st, and finds smaller milestones more encouraging. 'It's little things,' she says. 'I can get my bra done up easier now.' 8 Gemma decided to move her parents in with her - and plans to hand over the Essex house once she buys her bolthole Credit: Instagram/Gemma Collins 8 I'm ready for quiet, country life, it's my spiritual home, says Gemma Credit: Getty 8 Gemma has a new role as Head Travel Agent for new Archers 24 Hour AI Travel Agency Credit: Archers 8 Gemma and Rami got engaged for a third time during a trip to the Maldives Credit: Instagram/@gemmacollins Gemma is a doting stepmother to Rami's seven-year-old son, Tristan, and describes nephews Hayden and Kane as 'the light of her life'. She had planned to try for a baby after losing more weight, and is still considering IVF. But she is ready to accept that she may not have children. 'I'm 44,' she says. 'Do I really wanna be going to the local mother and baby groups? 'If it's meant to be, it will be. If I don't have a child, there's so much more I want to do. 'And there is always that part of me itching, like, what can I do next?' In the past few months, Gemma has teased making a garage song, turned down a return to Celebrity Big Brother ('I'm sure I'll rock up at some point') and has designs on releasing her own range of supermarket trifles after a viral video showed her thoroughly distracted by the dessert. Knowing Gemma, she will find lucrative opportunities in all of them. 'When I entertain, my heart is full' 'I absolutely love family time, but sometimes I have to pinch myself and remember I am The f***ing GC, let's not forget,' she says. 'I have to remind Rami sometimes as well. 'I had a little break and he saw me being very domestic — men like that. But deep down, I'm an entertainer. When I entertain, my heart is full. 'I'm not ready to just sit in making packed lunches, darling . . . yet. 'This year, I'm concentrating on acting. I want to make a movie, but mostly I want to appear in The White Lotus. I want to be the new Jennifer Coolidge.' Everything to know about Gemma Collins All the latest news about Gemma Collins Who is Gemma's fiance Rami Hawash? Gemma Collins' net worth explained All about Gemma Collins' weight loss Meet Gemma's parents Joan and Alan Gemma, who was speaking in her role as Head Travel Agent for new Archers 24 Hour AI Travel Agency, said she has only one tip for the ultimate microbreak: 'The Cotswolds, the Cotswolds, the Cotswolds . . . it's all about the pub life down there.' But if that's not your cup of tea, she recommends Saudi Arabia — which she hopes to be her next holiday destination — because 'everyone deserves luxury'.
