UK’s mini heatwave: Right now, London is hotter than Marrakech, Lisbon and Malaga April 15, 2015 Here's an interesting tweet from the BBC's weather account, which pointed out that with some parts of the capital hitting the heady heights of 24 degrees celsius, it's currently warmer in London than it is in Marrakech, where it's 22 degrees; Malaga, where it's 21 degrees, and Lisbon, where it's a positively chilly 18 degrees.https://twitter.com/bbcweather/status/588316312910372864 [...]
Lunar eclipse 2015: Watch the blood moon on Saturday as the shortest one of the century appears in the sky April 4, 2015 Fresh from the stunning spectacle of a solar eclipse, sky-watchers will be treated to another display from the natural world as the shortest lunar eclipse of the century draws near. Also known as a blood moon, Saturday's full moon will turn red as it moves into the shadow cast by the sun shining on Earth. [...]
Easter snow: A comprehensive guide to the best places to bag a late skiing holiday March 22, 2015 FAMILY FRIENDLY Watching Franz Klammer skiing on the edge of disaster at the 1976 Winter Olympics is not for the faint-hearted. His gold medal-winning run at Innsbruck looked sure to end in catastrophe on several turns. How do you learn to ski like that? According to Klammer – who insists he was perfectly in control [...]
From the solar eclipse and the Budget to the FTSE 100 hitting 7,000: Here’s what got us talking this week March 20, 2015 There was a solar eclipse and toxic smog. There was a red box. And there was a lesser-spotted yellow box. Here's what got us talking this week. 1. The FTSE 100 hit 7,000 for the first time After what felt like weeks of playing hard to get, the FTSE 100 finally gave it [...]
These are the best pictures of the total solar eclipse from London, Glasgow, Shropshire, Liverpool, Germany and Madeira Island March 20, 2015 The first images of the solar eclipse show the natural phenomenon at its best – and how some commercially-minded people are making the most of things. Cloudy it may have been but as these images show, the solar eclipse was still pretty impressive. People up and down the country have posted their pictures of [...]
Here’s what time the solar eclipse will reach its peak in London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Belfast and Aberdeen March 20, 2015 As today's total solar eclipse begins, the Met Office has produced a handy guide to what time it will reach its peak across the UK, in cities from Penzance and Southampton to London, Birmingham, Norwich, Cardiff, Aberystwyth, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Inverness, Aberdeen and Belfast. What time could you see #eclipse2015 this morning? See our [...]
Toxic smog cloud to engulf UK: Health warning issued as Londoners told to avoid exercise amid rising pollution levels – and the solar eclipse could be obscured March 19, 2015 London has been covered by a heavy layer of smog this morning, with levels three times the recommended EU limit. People have been advised not to jog or exercise outside, and warnings have been issued for adults and children suffering from heart or lung problems. The smog, which is blowing over from the continent, [...]
Solar eclipse 2015: How, when and where in London to watch it – here’s everything you need to know March 19, 2015 The ancient Greeks believed it was a sign the gods were angry, while the Vikings thought wolves were eating the sun. Either way, on March 20 London will experience its first solar eclipse in 14 years. It's a natural phenomenon not to be missed – so how, where and when can you see it? What [...]
Spring equinox 2015: Friday marks the start of spring March 18, 2015 Here's something to put a spring in your step. Friday marks the official start of spring, which is taken when the days become longer than the nights. On the day equinox falls, the plane of the Earth's equator passes the exact centre of the Sun, meaning the planet is neither tilted towards or away [...]
No sunglasses, selfies or staring: How to look at the solar eclipse on March 20 without getting a “solar burn” March 16, 2015 You might be tempted to line up a solar eclipse selfie this week – but experts have warned that doing so could put you at risk of causing serious damage to your eyes. On the morning of March 20, we will see a near total eclipse – the best places to see it in the [...]