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30/01/2025

Probably explains all the flooding

This is a map which depicts all of the rivers in Cymru. I honestly didn't know there were quite so many (and I am assuming this map includes small streams) but it is fascinating to see.

The longest river in Cymru (and all of Britain) is Afon Hafren (the River Severn), which lasts for 354 km from Mynyddoedd Cambria in the middle of Cymru right down to the Bristol Channel.

Afon Hafren is first recorded in the 12th-century "Historia Regum Britanniae" and has origins in the much earlier, Old Welsh name "Afon Habren", which was recorded in the 8th century.

(Image Credits: dafyddelfryn @ Reddit)

21/01/2025

Get Ready — A planetary alignment is happening. Here's how to watch:

The much-anticipated planet alignment of 2025 has started. To catch this celestial alignment, look toward the southwestern horizon as twilight gives way to darkness.

Venus and Saturn will dazzle together, with Venus shining as the brighter beacon. Above them, Jupiter, recently past its opposition, radiates as the second brightest point of light after Venus, offering an excellent opportunity for naked-eye observation.

Mars, with its signature red glow, is unmissable near the eastern horizon. This January is a prime time for viewing the Red Planet, as it grows brighter ahead of its closest approach to Earth in over two years. That peaked on January 15, when it reached opposition. However, the views will be spectacular for a few more weeks.

For those with a telescope or binoculars, Uranus can be spotted near Jupiter, while Neptune sits close to Venus and Saturn, completing this celestial spectacle.

Learn more: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/skywatching/whats-up-january-2025-skywatching-tips-from-nasa/

17/01/2025

14/01/2025

🚨 Viewers across the world can now see the planet parade of 2025! Here's how 👇🏻

As the twilight fades to darkness, look toward the southwestern horizon. There, you’ll spot Venus and Saturn appearing close together. Venus, the brighter of the two, will be unmissable.

Higher in the sky, you’ll find Jupiter, the second brightest speck of light in the night sky after Venus. Jupiter recently passed its opposition, making this one of the best times of the year to observe the gas giant with the naked eye.

Near the eastern horizon, Mars will shine brightly with its signature red hue, making it a captivating sight in the night sky. January is the best month of the year to observe the Red Planet, as it will steadily grow brighter leading up to its closest approach to Earth in over two years. On January 15, Mars will be at opposition. This means the planet will lie opposite the Sun and shine brightly throughout the night.

Uranus will be positioned near Jupiter, and Neptune will be close to Venus and Saturn. You will need optical aid to see both these ice giants as their magnitude is beyond the naked eye limit.

25/11/2024

Here's a map with a difference. Titled "Empty Wales", this map depicts hundreds of yellow squares - each one representing a 1 kilometre square.

The interesting part?

Each of these squares contain not a single building inside. As incredibly eerie as it is astounding!