A “blood moon” will illuminate the skies of Quebec

Monday, May 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. – A total lunar eclipse will occur in mid-May. The event will be all the more spectacular because of the color that the natural satellite of the Earth will take. Explanations. — —- — total eclipse During the night of May 15 to 16, Quebec will be treated … Read more

When the blood moon slips away

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7:06 PM – If the frosts were late in Quebec this season, that does not prevent the Moon from expressing itself. A very special event is going to happen when it is full. All of Quebec will be able to observe it! Explanations. — —- — In short : November … Read more

Rainfall records in New York: once every 500 years

Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 11:07 am – Remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped record amounts of rain on the city, causing deadly flash floods. — —- — While the southern United States is still bruised by the passage of the first major hurricane of the 2021 season to hit American territory, it is now the … Read more

Here is the most complete and detailed map of the Moon to date

Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 3:45 pm – With the naked eye, during clear evenings, we can see some craters and crevices on the surface of the Moon. Nothing to do with what the spectacular geological map released this week by the United States Institute of Geological Studies (USGS), however, reveals. — – — — … Read more

2019: second hottest year on record

Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 4:05 p.m. – Since the 1880s, global temperature has risen by just over 1 ° C. According to scientists, 2019 has been very hot. Explanations. — – — — Independent studies by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have concluded that 2019 was the second hottest year … Read more

Towards a universal flu vaccine?

Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 11:15 am – The flu season is in full swing and it is possible to get vaccinated. This treatment is not 100 percent effective given the variety of active strains of the virus. Universal treatment could see the light of day. Explanations. — – — — Influenza is a well-known … Read more

Lyme disease is likely to be even more prevalent in Quebec. See why

Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 2:28 pm – A study by the University of North Carolina shows that climate change has an impact on the tick environment. Consequently, this may create an increase in cases of Lyme disease, especially in certain regions of Quebec. — – — — The research studied 7 regions of the … Read more