Besides the fireworks, Nordic residents started the New Year under northern lights. Also called Aurora Borealis, the magnificent show of lights have been visible in regions beneath the North Pole from Alaska, Canada, Russia, Ireland and even parts of Scotland during the night between the years. Auroras were expected to appear after an M 1.9-class solar flare has been thrown … [Read more...]
December 25 and 26 and January 1 Register the Highest Death Numbers
Every winter, during and after the holidays, the death rates increase, creating a strange phenomenon. Experts have always known that during winter the numbers of deaths increase, but they still can’t explain why it happens more in some periods and days more than in others. December 25 and 26 and January 1 register the highest death numbers. The phenomenon was extremely … [Read more...]
Twins Born One Year Apart
Sand Diego twins born one year apart from each other will forever officially have different ages despite a difference of only 3 minutes. Jaelyn, the baby girl was born on December 31 2015 at 11.59 p.m. while Luis, the baby boy was born on January 1, 2016 at 12.02 a.m. Maribel and Luis Salgado welcomed their twins on the night between the years, accompanied by their older … [Read more...]
Just in Time for New Year a Solar Eruption May Light Aurora Borealis
Just in time for New Year a solar eruption may light aurora borealis in a spectacular show that can be witnessed just at the right latitudes. The northern lights should be visible in the northern states, dipping clear in Oregon and possibly even in the Bay Area. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) physicist Terry Onsager believes that for the Bay … [Read more...]