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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wyoming Skies: June brings summer solstice and constellations in every direction
June 20, 2025, brings us the summer solstice. Supposedly, that means warmer weather has finally arrived in Wyoming. This month, if you go out after it gets dark, you will see some wonderful stars and constellations in every direction. If you face north you will see a 'W' above the northern horizon; those five stars are the constellation Cassiopeia. The Little Dipper, also known as Ursa Minor, is halfway above the northern horizon. And almost overhead you can see the Big Dipper, the most well-known group of stars in Ursa Major. If you follow the arc of the handle of the Big Dipper you'll run into the brilliant star Arcturus. Arcturus marks the bottom of Boötes, a constellation that looks like a kite or ice cream cone. If you continue the arc from the handle of the Big Dipper, you'll hit another bright star, that is Spica in the constellation Virgo. And follow that curve to Corvus, a quadrilateral-shape group of stars. Facing west you'll see the twin stars of Gemini, Pollux and Castor, above the horizon. They'll slip toward the horizon more each day. And higher in the sky, you can see the spring constellation of Leo. It's easily picked out by locating the Sickle, a group of stars that look like a backward question mark. The bright star at the bottom of the Sickle is Regulus. If you look to the south, you can see two constellations very close to the horizon; Scorpius resembles a fishhook or the letter 'J,' and Sagittarius is obvious as a group of stars that resembles an old-fashioned teapot. And here's a fun fact, the spout of the Teapot it is pointing toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Finally, when you face east you will see a definite sign that summer is here because the Summer Triangle shines brightly in the sky. The Summer Triangle is made up of these three bright stars: Vega in Lyra, Deneb in Cygnus, and Altair in Aquila. Under dark skies, you'll see the Milky Way arching up from the northeast horizon, starting under Cassiopeia, passing overhead through Cygnus and Aquila, finally ending up in the south going through Sagittarius and Scorpius. What's cool about the Milky Way is that this glowing patch of stars, gas and dust is a spiral arm of our galaxy. In order of brightness in the evening sky you will find: Mercury, Arcturus, Vega, Capella, Altair, Antares, Spica, Pollux, Deneb, Regulus and Mars. Planets this month are split between the evening and morning sky. In the June evening sky, look for Mars as a steady red light slowly moving across the stars of Leo. Mars will be closest to the bright star Regulus on the evening of June 16. Jupiter has dominated the evening sky for months, but is challenging to spot in the bright western twilight and will slip away toward the beginning of the month. It's being replaced by Mercury emerging in the evening sky about 30-40 minutes after sunset. Mercury will reach its greatest distance from the sun on July 4. Morning observers can catch brilliant Venus before dawn; it reached its greatest distance from the sun at the end of May. Golden Saturn is higher in the sky than Venus and will move away from Venus each day. The moon is a great way to locate stars and planets. The moon is near Mars on the evening of June 1, and will float near Saturn on the mornings of June 18 and 19. Then it visits Venus on the mornings of June 21 and 22. Then it will move back to the evening sky, so the moon will float near Mercury on June 26 and will pay Mars another visit on the evening of June 29. The full moon of June occurs overnight on June 10-11. It's the Full Strawberry Moon — named to coincide with the abundance of strawberries harvested this month — and will lie near the bright star Antares in Scorpius the Scorpion. The full moon will be visible all night. A fun trio to look for on the evenings around June 24 is Mercury forming a line with Pollux and Castor in the evening twilight. Binoculars might help spot them. There is a meteor shower this month that might be worth watching for before dawn on the morning of June 7. It's the daytime Arietids. They are the most active daytime meteor shower, but how can you watch for them in the daytime? Its radiant — or point where the meteors seem to originate — rises before the sun. So you might catch meteors shooting up from the horizon before dawn. How fun would that be to see?
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Smackdown results: US Champion Zelina Vega beats Alba Fyre as Chelsea Green's plan backfires
Zelina Vega continued her strong run as the Women's United States Champion with a big win over Alba Fyre on WWE SmackDown. Despite facing plenty of chaos from Chelsea Green and her Secret Hervice, Vega stayed focused and finished the match in style. Earlier in the night, Chelsea Green met Nick Aldis in the hallway, wearing a rainbow face mask and holding a cardboard cutout of her own face. She claimed Vega had attacked her and demanded the title be taken away. Aldis made it clear that Vega would not be stripped and told Chelsea she would get a rematch once she's cleared to compete. Not happy with that answer, Green took matters into her own hands and somehow booked Alba Fyre in a match against Vega. Aldis agreed to make it official. Zelina Vega fights through the chaos to beat Alba Fyre .@ZelinaVegaWWE isn't giving up that easily! 👊#SmackDown Alba Fyre started off strong, using her power to knock Vega down early. But the champion bounced back with quick strikes and a hurricanrana that sent Fyre out of the ring. Chelsea Green distracted the referee while Piper Niven tripped up Vega. Fyre followed with a superkick and took control as the show went to break. Back from commercial, Vega fought out of a chinlock and landed a big Meteora in the corner. She went for a suplex but changed her mind and hit a jawbreaker instead. Vega then missed a moonsault, and Fyre tried to take advantage with a Swanton Bomb, but Vega kicked out at two. The match reached its wildest point when Vega stepped outside the ring. Chelsea Green tried to hit her with the facemask, but Vega ducked, and Green accidentally hit Piper Niven. Vega got back in the ring and nailed Fyre with a Code Red to score the win.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Toucan relocated from SeaQuest to Denver Zoo euthanized after medical battles
DENVER (KDVR) — A toucan was euthanized last Friday after just over a year of medical care at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance. Mango, a 6-year-old keel-billed toucan, was one of over 100 animals that were given a second chance and relocated to the zoo after the closure of SeaQuest in Littleton last January. The zoo said she quickly became a fan favorite among staff, volunteers and guests. Free days at Denver museums, zoo, parks and more in 2025 The zoo said in a post on Facebook Thursday that its Animal Care and Veterinary Medicine teams have been managing Mango's health conditions since she arrived, including severe hemochromatosis and an iron storage disease, which ultimately led to severe and terminal liver disease. 'Throughout her time at DZCA, our teams worked diligently to manage Mango's health and ensure she had the best possible quality of life. After a series of significant changes in her condition, she was placed on a quality-of-life watch,' the zoo said. Mango's caretakers made the 'difficult but compassionate decision to humanely euthanize her' last Friday due to her continued decline. The zoo said she died peacefully with all the people who loved and cared for her nearby. 'Mango loved to people-watch at her exhibit window, and I often saw her playing 'peek-a-boo' with guests and staff as she hopped between perching and the rockwork. Her vocalizations were fun to hear throughout Tropical Discovery, as she would often sing to Animal Care staff, guests, and her reflection in the mirror. I had been working on crate training with her and this training empowered her to voluntarily participate in the radiographs that showed her hemochromatosis condition was progressing significantly. She was loved and will be greatly missed,' Animal Care Specialist Vega said. The zoo said its veterinary medicine team will conduct a full postmortem exam to better understand her illness. According to the American Bird Conservancy, the keel-billed toucan is known for its colorful beak, which takes up about a third of the bird's length. The bird is native to tropical areas of Central America, and though it is fairly common in that range, many populations face threats of habitat loss, the ABC website states. The toucan is also captured for the pet trade and is sometimes hunted for its meat and colorful feathers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Arabian Business
3 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Acube Developments breaks ground on Vega in Dubai Sports City
Acube Developments announced holding the breaking ground event for Vega, its third residential project in Dubai. With 95 percent of units already sold, Vega has drawn strong demand from homebuyers and investors alike, the company said. The project is scheduled for handover in Q2 2027. Inspired by Vega – the brightest star in the Northern constellation of Lyra – the new 23-floor tower will feature 129 luxurious studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, each thoughtfully designed to blend comfort, style, and functionality, the company said. 'Breaking ground on Vega marks the realisation of a vision inspired by Dubai's relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence,' said Ramjee Iyer, Chairman & Managing Director of Acube Developments. With construction progressing rapidly and sales momentum at an all-time high, Vega is on track to becoming a defining architectural icon in Dubai Sports City, he said. Acube Developments said it is set to launch 10 new projects over the next two years, including landmark developments along Sheikh Zayed Road. As it continues to expand its portfolio, the company said it has also achieved full backward integration through its subsidiary Acube Industries, which manufactures interiors including woodwork, joinery, interior design, and fit-out.
Mid East Info
3 days ago
- Business
- Mid East Info
Acube Developments breaks ground on Vega in Dubai Sports City, its third landmark project in the emirate - Middle East Business News and Information
Residents will enjoy over 35 premium amenities, including a sky pool, open-air cinema, and wellness spaces, for a nature-inspired lifestyle With 95% of units sold and handover slated for Q2 2027, Vega's strong demand cements Acube's status as a leading UAE developer (L-R) Mrs. Archana Iyer (Design Director – Acube Developments), Mr. Ramjee Iyer (Chairman & CEO – Acube Developments), Eng. Imad Eddin Khalil (General Manager – New Systems Engineering), Eng. Rifat Ibrahim Al Talib (Projects Director – Eng. Adnan Saffarini Office), Mr. Rajasekharan Subramanian (Vice President – Operations – Acube Developments). May 2025, Dubai, UAE: Acube Developments has officially broken ground on Vega, its third landmark project in Dubai, reinforcing its reputation as a visionary force in the UAE real estate sector. With 95% of units already sold, Vega has drawn strong demand from homebuyers and investors alike. Scheduled for handover in Q2 2027, the project marks another milestone in Acube's mission to reshape urban living in the country. The company is set to launch 10 new projects over the next two years, including landmark developments along Sheikh Zayed Road. Inspired by Vega – the brightest star in the Northern constellation of Lyra – the new 23-floor tower will feature 129 luxurious studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences, each thoughtfully designed to blend comfort, style, and functionality. Residents will enjoy more than 35 amenities, including a sky pool, open-air cinema, waterfall, wellness spaces, pickleball court, gaming lounge, and smart home technology, all perfectly integrated to offer a nature inspired living experience in the heart of Dubai. As Acube Developments continues to expand its portfolio, the company has now achieved full backward integration through its subsidiary Acube Industries, which manufactures interiors including woodwork, joinery, interior design, and fit-out. This strategic integration ensures unmatched quality and efficiency in project delivery, positioning Acube as a key player in Dubai's real estate sector. 'Breaking ground on Vega marks the realisation of a vision inspired by Dubai's relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence,' said Ramjee Iyer, Chairman & Managing Director of Acube Developments. 'This is a city that constantly rethinks what's possible, and Vega embodies that spirit – seamlessly blending nature with modern luxury to create a living experience unlike any other. As we move forward, our commitment remains to create spaces that enhance lifestyles and contribute to the exciting future of the emirate.' With construction progressing rapidly and sales momentum at an all-time high, Vega is on track to becoming a defining architectural icon in Dubai Sports City. About Acube Developments: Acube Developments is a rapidly expanding real estate development company with significant presence in Dubai. It is committed to creating future design projects with a range of innovative construction and development solutions for residential and commercial properties. With a deep understanding of the Dubai real estate market, Acube Developments helps investors accelerate their projects by ensuring their success from the start. Acube Developments aims to develop and sell 1 million square feet by the end of 2025, and with Vega will bring its total developments to approximately 550,000 square feet since September 2023. The company continues its land acquisition efforts across Dubai to accelerate its plans for additional residential launches by 2026.
