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June 2023 compared to Junes from 1922 to 2022

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10 Windiest Spots in Europe

Europe is home to diverse landscapes, and its windy places offer exciting experiences for wind sports enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Let’s discover ten of Europe’s windiest places, from the sunny shores of Spain to the rugged shores of Norway.

Shoes that Fight Climate Change?

Would you be alright if we start writing about products and services that help us mitigate climate emergency? Of course you would, so here is a shoe brand from Portugal that does exactly this. They collect plastic waste from beaches of the North of Portugal and use fabric made from pineapple leaves instead of leather, so that the resulting shoes are if not 100% sustainable - still telling the story of how we can do better.

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Partly Cloudy: The Dance of Sun and Clouds

Imagine the sky as a vast blue canvas. On partly cloudy days, nature decides to get artistic and dab a few fluffy clouds here and there. It’s like the sun and clouds are engaged in a friendly game of tag, each taking turns to dominate the sky. The weather, in its whimsical mood, seems to waver between shining bright and casting shadows.

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2023 Compared to Previous Year & Previous Century

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Penumbral Lunar Eclipse in May 2023

On Friday, May 5, 2023 the Moon will enter the Earth’s outer shadow, creating a celestial event known as a penumbral lunar eclipse. During the eclipse, observers will see the Moon darken, but it won’t disappear completely. The penumbral lunar eclipse will start at 11:15 am Eastern Time (15:15 GMT) and will be visible from any location on Earth where the Moon is above the horizon, including Antarctica, Asia, Russia, Oceania, and Eastern and Central Africa.

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May 2023 compared to May months from 1922 to 2022

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Saint Elmo's Fire

Not just a simple lightning. Lightning strikes can look not only frightening, but also unusual. This is exactly what can be said about the “Saint Elmo’s fire”. This type of lightning in the form of luminous beams or tassels appears usually during a severe thunderstorm at the ends of tall buildings, on spiers, ship masts, tops of high trees or rocks.

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Lunar Rainbow

Did you know that apart from the usual rainbow, there is also a lunar one? Lunar (or night) rainbows are really rare. The reason is an exact combination of obligatory factors that must coincide in order for a lunar rainbow to appear in the night sky. What are these factors?

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Hottest in Europe

Hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe. The numbers are most likely already outdated in 2023 but should still give one the overall idea.