Sky Fires and Auroras Predicted to Delight This Year
Editor J Clayton Troeger explains aurora borealis caused by solar eruptions and Earth's magnetic field. NOAA foresees vibrant displays as sunspot activity peaks, with color from atmospheric gases and risks to radio and TV from solar particles. He offers viewing tips, photography guidance, and a skywatch calendar featuring Jupiter Mars Saturn Venus and lunar phases.
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Tribute to Walter Hunt and the safety pin
A woman recounts discovering Walter Hunt as the inventor of the modern safety pin in 1849 and credits him for saving time and frustration. She recalls sewing lessons, diapers, and the comfort of pins over needles, adding a humorous note on allergies and a nod to today’s birthdays Pearl Bailey and Eugene McCarthy.
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