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CTV News
10-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
July's full moon rises tonight. Here's what to know
A buck stands apart from his herd of fellow deer foraging for food, on protected land surrounding the federal facility, NCAR, the National Center for Atmospheric Research, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in Boulder, Colo., Friday, Nov. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley) Tonight, stargazers can expect an eye-popping sight in the night sky. July's full moon, sometimes called the Buck Moon, is rising. So-named because it lines up with summer antler-growing season each year, the Buck Moon will reach its brightest at 4:37 p.m. ET on Thursday afternoon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, though it notes the moon won't actually be visible in the skies over North America until later this evening. Coming into view between 9 and 11 p.m. local time tonight, the moon is expected to rise full, warm and bright. You can check your local forecast for stargazing conditions at weather hub. Judging by the photos circulating on social media last night, which still only showed the moon in its dimmer, waxing phase, stargazers could be in for a sight to behold when the Buck reaches its peak. Other names for the Buck Moon, the almanac notes, include the Thunder Moon, Halfway Summer Moon, Feather Moulting Moon, Salmon Moon, Berry Moon, Raspberry Moon, Month of the Ripe Corn Moon and Moon When the Chokecherries are Ripe.
Rhyl Journal
27-06-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
3 cats at North Wales rescue centre hoping for adoption
North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR) have cats, dogs, horses and some smaller animals, all hoping to find their forever home. The staff and volunteers at the Trelogan-based charity know the animals as individuals, and therefore know what kind of home they are more likely to thrive in. Whether it's a dog, cat, rabbit or horse, staff are on hand to advise on the character and suitability of each. They also make sure potential new owners are aware of the ongoing costs of a pet, including food and vet bills, which can often be for unexpected treatment. But thankfully there are plenty of responsible, loving people and families looking to give an animal a loving new home. And there are always animals of all types, ages and needs that will be the perfect match. Here we meet just some of the cats at NCAR looking for a new home... • For more details, please visit or if you would like to support the charity without adopting, you can visit their cafe, open from 10.30am to 3.30pm. They also accept donations at the centre between 10am and 4pm. Lenny waiting for adoption at NCAR. • Lenny is almost four-years-old, came into care due to his owner being allergic. He is very nervous in the cattery environment and has taken a while to settle in. He is making some progress but we feel he will come along much quicker in a home environment. He is looking for a quiet home as this is what he has been used to previously. In his previous home he was used to going in and out so is looking for a home with a good outdoor space for him to explore once he has settled in. His previous owners have said he is affectionate when he knows you but is quite a shy cat in general. His previous owners have said once he trusts you he is fine being stroked and picked up and likes human interaction and sitting on your lap in the evenings. Lenny is looking for an adult only, pet free home and needs someone that will be patient with him whilst he settles and adjusts to his new home. Zelda waiting for adoption at NCAR. • Four-year-old Zelda is a nice girl who has come into care for rehoming due to her owners ill health. She has been used to a quiet home, so is looking for a quiet home this time around too. Zelda is used to going outside previously so is looking for a home away from busy roads, where she can venture safely once she has settled into her new home. She can be a bit timid at times but is affectionate and loving once she is familiar with you. Leo waiting for adoption at NCAR. • Six-year-old Leo is a lovely girl who has been signed over to care for rehoming due to a change of circumstances for her owners. She had been in the same home since being a kitten, so she was understandably quite bewildered when she arrived here but she has settled more now and we are seeing her lovely personality. She is looking for a home as the only pet as she has never lived with other animals before. Leo is looking for a home with a safe outdoor area for her to venture and explore once she has settled in, as she has previously been used to going in and out throughout the day.
Axios
18-06-2025
- Climate
- Axios
CU's storm chasers are studying hailstorms
University of Colorado Boulder's Eric Frew is eager to get a drone in the air. It's June in the Plains, and that means hailstorm season. Why it matters: Hail causes billions of dollars in damage every year and leads to higher insurance rates nationwide. Yet, we know little about how it forms, says Frew. What he's saying: "We need better scientific understanding to make better forecast models, to build better homes, and all the things that you can do with a better understanding of this," he tells us hours before he leaves for western Nebraska. State of play: Frew and his small team of students are part of the largest hail study in decades, dubbed ICECHIP. It involves roughly 70 private and public researchers, and includes scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder. Zoom in: The CU team is spending six weeks through the end of June looking for storm clouds on the Front Range and across the Great Plains. Frew — the director of the Center for Autonomous Air Mobility and Sensing — is tasked with using a drone to map the hailstorm damage from above. "Our team is actually going right behind the storm to try to image … the full extent of where it fell. And you need all of that information together to really understand what's going on with this hail," he says. The intrigue: The drone they are using is the inspiration for the one featured in the blockbuster movie "Twisters." "I want to stress they got the design from us, not the other way around," Frew says with a laugh. Yes, but: No tornado chasing for this team. Frew says hail can cause more damage and is often hard to detect. "It's not quite as crazy as what the movies look like," he allows. "Although … I worry more about the damage hail can do than a tornado, because you can see the tornado a little bit more easily."
Leader Live
15-06-2025
- General
- Leader Live
3 cats at North Wales rescue centre hoping for adoption
North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR) have cats, dogs, horses and some smaller animals, all hoping to find their forever home. The staff and volunteers at the Trelogan-based charity, in Flintshire, know the animals as individuals, and therefore know what kind of home they are more likely to thrive in. Whether it's a dog, cat, rabbit or horse, staff are on hand to advise on the character and suitability of each. Read more: They also make sure potential new owners are aware of the ongoing costs of a pet, including food and vet bills, which can often be for unexpected treatment. But thankfully there are plenty of responsible, loving people and families looking to give an animal a loving new home. And there are always animals of all types, ages and needs that will be the perfect match. Here we meet just some of the cats at NCAR looking for a new home... • For more details, please visit or if you would like to support the charity without adopting, you can visit their cafe, open from 10.30am to 3.30pm. They also accept donations at the centre between 10am and 4pm. Lenny waiting for adoption at NCAR. • Lenny is almost four-years-old, came into care due to his owner being allergic. He is very nervous in the cattery environment and has taken a while to settle in. He is making some progress but we feel he will come along much quicker in a home environment. He is looking for a quiet home as this is what he has been used to previously. In his previous home he was used to going in and out so is looking for a home with a good outdoor space for him to explore once he has settled in. His previous owners have said he is affectionate when he knows you but is quite a shy cat in general. His previous owners have said once he trusts you he is fine being stroked and picked up and likes human interaction and sitting on your lap in the evenings. Lenny is looking for an adult only, pet free home and needs someone that will be patient with him whilst he settles and adjusts to his new home. Zelda waiting for adoption at NCAR. • Four-year-old Zelda is a nice girl who has come into care for rehoming due to her owners ill health. She has been used to a quiet home, so is looking for a quiet home this time around too. Zelda is used to going outside previously so is looking for a home away from busy roads, where she can venture safely once she has settled into her new home. She can be a bit timid at times but is affectionate and loving once she is familiar with you. Leo waiting for adoption at NCAR. • Six-year-old Leo is a lovely girl who has been signed over to care for rehoming due to a change of circumstances for her owners. She had been in the same home since being a kitten, so she was understandably quite bewildered when she arrived here but she has settled more now and we are seeing her lovely personality. She is looking for a home as the only pet as she has never lived with other animals before. Leo is looking for a home with a safe outdoor area for her to venture and explore once she has settled in, as she has previously been used to going in and out throughout the day.
Leader Live
14-06-2025
- General
- Leader Live
3 dogs at North Wales rescue centre need new homes
North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR) have cats, dogs, horses and some smaller animals, all hoping to find their forever home. The staff and volunteers at the Trelogan-based charity, in Flintshire, know the animals as individuals, and therefore know what kind of home they are more likely to thrive in. Whether it's a dog, cat, rabbit or horse, staff are on hand to advise on the character and suitability of each. Read more: They also make sure potential new owners are aware of the ongoing costs of a pet, including food and vet bills, which can often be for unexpected treatment. But thankfully there are plenty of responsible, loving people and families looking to give an animal a loving new home. And there are always animals of all types, ages and needs that will be the perfect match. Here we meet some of the dogs at NCAR looking for a new home... • For more details, please visit or if you would like to support the charity without adopting, you can visit their cafe, open from 10.30am to 3.30pm. They also accept donations at the centre between 10am and 4pm. Lulu waiting for adoption at NCAR. • Two-year-old Lulu is a sweet, friendly girl who came to us due to no fault of her own. Lulu is friendly with people she meets. She is an active dog so will suit a home where she can get lots of exercise and play time. She is still learning to play with toys at the rescue, she more enjoys playing chase in the paddock. She is a very fun and energetic girl, she will be a great hiking companion. She can be quite strong on lead so she will benefit from some lead training but she is still young and eager to learn. She is quite curious about dogs and will walk past dogs at the rescue without reacting. New owners will need to work on her socialisation. She will be looking for a home as the only pet as this is what she's used to. Britney waiting for adoption at NCAR. • Britney is about 18-months-old, and is a sweet girl who came into the rescue as a stray, so there is no background information on her and her owners haven't come forward to claim her. She was very nervous and shut down initially but gradually during her stay she has built up her confidence and is now showing her sweet, cheeky personality. During her stay she's been introduced to new people and other dogs with no issues. She does have potential to live with a compatible dog as long as introductions go well. She can be a little bit nervous of boisterous dogs, so will benefit from further socialisation. Britney is looking for a home with sensible children 10+ who will get involved in her daily routine and give her space if she needs it. She loves her walks once she trusts you and does look to her handler for reassurance in situations she is unsure of. She is quite an active girl and is only young so she's looking for a home when she will get regular exercise. She will benefit from socialisation and training out and about to build up confidence even further. Tyson waiting for adoption at NCAR. • Five-year-old Tyson is a sweet and energetic boy who found himself in care as his previous owners were unable to devote the time he deserves. He has been with us for a couple of years now, and we really can't understand why. Despite not receiving any training or being walked on a lead until he came into us, Tyson is eager to learn and has already shown improvement during his time with us. Tyson is a friendly boy with people and will meet his best friends with a big jump and a kiss. He will be a great adventure companion as he is always eager to go for walks and explore new places. However, it's clear Tyson hasn't seen much of the outside world as he can be overwhelmed but with a confident handler, will thrive. Tyson is looking for a home with adults only. He isn't a fan of other dogs and will bark at some especially if they bark at him first, other times he is happy to ignore them. He can be strong on lead at times so new owners must be able to handle his strength. Tyson is a big lover of toys, so would love a garden of his own to play in but requires high fences. Overall, Tyson is a wonderful dog with a lot of potential, and we are confident that with a patient, loving, and experienced owner, he will thrive and make a great addition to any family.
