This is a developing story. Check back to sanluisobispo.com for updates. To get breaking news alerts, click here A two-vehicle crash brought traffic to a standstill along southbound Highway 101 in the Five Cities area Monday afternoon. According to CHP’s traffic incident report page, a crash involving two cars was reported in the area of […]
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The 1st ‘major lunar standstill’ in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here’s how to see it.
In addition to the April 8 total solar eclipse and vibrant displays of auroras, there’s another celestial treat for skywatchers this year: the first “major lunar standstill” since 2006. During this event, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the horizon, reaching its highest and lowest points in […]
The 1st ‘major lunar standstill’ in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here’s how to see it.
In addition to the April 8 total solar eclipse and vibrant displays of auroras, there’s another celestial treat for skywatchers this year: the first “major lunar standstill” since 2006. During this event, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the horizon, reaching its highest and lowest points in […]
The 1st ‘major lunar standstill’ in more than 18 years is about to occur. Here’s how to see it.
In addition to the April 8 total solar eclipse and vibrant displays of auroras, there’s another celestial treat for skywatchers this year: the first “major lunar standstill” since 2006. During this event, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the horizon, reaching its highest and lowest points in […]
Exclusive-Operations to destroy illegal roads in Colombia’s Amazon hit standstill, sources say
By Oliver Griffin BOGOTA (Reuters) -Government measures to destroy illegal roads in and around Colombia’s Amazon rainforest are stalled, eight sources told Reuters, with one operation suspended altogether over concerns it could set back peace talks between rebels and President Gustavo Petro’s administration. The construction of roads through rainforests in Colombia by rural communities, cattle […]
‘Major lunar standstill’ may reveal if Stonehenge is aligned with the moon
Stonehenge has aligned with the sun on the solstices for thousands of years, but is it possible that it also aligns with the moon? A once-in-a-generation event, known as a “major lunar standstill” is now underway, and scientists are ready to investigate whether ancient people built the monument to align with our natural satellite. A major lunar […]
What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?
A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20 people were reported to have died in the deluge in Oman while another person was said to have died in floods in the UAE that […]
Explainer-What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?
By Alexander Cornwell DUBAI (Reuters) – A storm hit the United Arab Emirates and Oman this week bringing record rainfall that flooded highways, inundated houses, grid-locked traffic and trapped people in their homes. At least 20 people were reported to have died in the deluge in Oman while another person was said to have died […]
Baltimore bridge collapses after ship strikes it, major port at standstill
Crews have rescued two people and are searching for others this morning after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed overnight when it was struck by a large cargo ship, according to USA Today. Several vehicles were on the bridge around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday when it collapsed into the Patapsco River, James Wallace, chief […]
I-10 East brought to a standstill
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Traffic came to a standstill on I-10 East on the Causeway on Sunday, March 10th. Florida man arrested in connection with Publishers Clearing House scam: WCSO What appeared to be an accident involving at least one overturned vehicle caused an obstruction. Both eastbound lanes were closed as first responders and wreckers […]
West Asheville lost cemetery site at a ‘standstill.’ What’s next for the property?
ASHEVILLE – When human remains were found in June, as well as grave shafts and deteriorated parts of a wooden coffin, archeologist Tasha Benyshek walked away from the Haywood Road property with a clear recommendation: a retaining wall must be built to preserve the area in place. It’s been eight months. The West Asheville construction […]
Sprawling storm brings parts of US to standstill
A sprawling winter storm hit the US with strong thunderstorms and tornado warnings that brought cities across the Midwest to a standstill with more than half a foot of snow. The violent storm with 55mph (88 kph) winds and hail moved through the Florida Panhandle and into parts of Alabama and Georgia by sunrise on […]