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June solstice & an exploding star

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In Issue #136, the Sun is the star, and a star will appear soon. Issue #136 Blaze Star to Explode T Coronae Borealis—also known as the Blaze Star—is predicted to explode in the next few months. It will shine as a new star within the northern constellation Corona Borealis. But you'll have to be quick, it will only be visible for a few days. Spoiler alert: it happened 3000 years ago Equal Day and Night in June? As the Northern Hemisphere celebrates the longest day on June 20, 2024, some places are experiencing the equilux: equal day and night. Find the equilux for your location ©iStockphoto.com/Westersoe A Midsummer Night's Moon Midsummer or  Midsommar  is a traditional Scandinavian festival celebrating the summer solstice. This year, the Full Strawberry Moon lights up Midsummer's night, a rare treat and a great reason to celebrate both astronomical events. How rare are holidays at a Full Moon? timeanddate.com was launched in 1998 and is the world...

Home turf for Carlos

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Dear FAN, the Spanish Grand Prix takes place this weekend, the tenth round of the season and a home race for Carlos Sainz. Scuderia Ferrari HP is keen to put its poor performance in Montreal behind it and return to fighting for victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit.                                                                                      Open the web version scuderia ferrari hp HOME TURF FOR CARLOS The Spanish ...

One to forget

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Dear FAN, the Canadian Grand Prix had nothing but disappointment to offer Scuderia Ferrari HP, with both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz having to retire from the race in Montreal. The team and the Monegasque are still second in their respective championship classifications and now everything about this weekend will be analysed in depth to ensure that this race remains the only flaw in a season that up until now had lived up to expectations.                                                                                      Open...