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06-06-2025
- Science
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Six planets are visible in the sky in June. Which ones are they?
Six planets in the solar system will be visible in the earth sky this June. According to the Farmers' Almanac , Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn and Neptune will be visible throughout June. Jupiter will be visible only early in the month. Here's more on what you can find in the sky this June. The Farmers' Almanac states that Mercury will be visible in the sky west of the sunset until July 6. More: Cicadas are emerging in Pennsylvania, but you may not be hearing them yet. Here's why Venus will be visible throughout June. According to NASA, Venus will be the most visible approximately 2 hours before sunrise, "...shines brightly, low in the eastern sky..." each morning throughout June. NASA states the planet will be visible in the west for a few hours post-sunset throughout June, dropping lower in the sky as the month progresses. The Farmers' Almanac says Saturn will be visible by looking east and southeast before sunrise all month. NASA notes Saturn will rise around 3 a.m. in the early portion of June, and by 1 a.m. as July approaches. Neptune will appear to the lower left corner of Saturn. You will have to look east and southeast before the sunrise all month. Jupiter will be visible at a very low position in the sky looking westward the first week of June. From the second week on, the sun's glare will render viewing impossible according to NASA. Jupiter will be visible in the morning sky in July. Could an asteroid strike Earth?: NASA is tracking asteroid that is closing in on our planet Uranus and Pluto will not be visible this month, according to the Farmers' Almanac. Both Jupiter and Uranus are predicted to be visible in the sky during July. Pluto is very difficult to see, even with a backyard telescope, as it looks fainter than most stars. Contact Nicholas Sorensen at Nsorensen@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: How to view Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Jupiter in June
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
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Gas prices dip below $3 a gallon at some Erie stations. What's the average price in May?
Gas prices in the Erie region have dipped in May, and at least two stations are now below $3 per gallon for regular unleaded. Back in March, the average cost per gallon was $3.45 according to GasBuddy's survey of 100 gas stations in Erie. This price was 7 cents lower than February and 32.4 cents lower than 2024. On May 15, GasBuddy identified the lowest price at the pump at $2.99 a gallon with two stations in Erie. The most expensive price was listed at $3.69 a gallon in Lake City. The average price for gas around Erie County is $3.19 a gallon. Here is more on what to expect from gas prices this month. Taking trash out: New litter boom to help clean water near Erie Water Works storm outfall On May 15, the Speed Check at 1719 Parade St. and the Shell station at 2176 W. 32nd St., according to are selling regular unleaded gas at $2.99 a gallon. The Speed Check at 2267 Buffalo Road also was advertising gas at $2.99 on May 15, although GasBuddy did not have that figure listed. GasBuddy identified stations in Erie County above the $3 mark but lower than the average price of $3.19 a gallon. Those stations include: Circle K at 830 US-19N in Waterford: $3.09 a gallon. Sam's Club at 7200 Peach St.: $3.14 a gallon. GasBuddy has identified the following 11 stations at the average price at $3.19 a gallon: Pilot at 8035 Perry Highway GetGo at 6001 Knowledge Parkway GetGo at 6400 Peach St. GetGo at 4307 Buffalo Road Citgo at 347 E. 12th St. Citgo at 5866 Station Road Citgo at 430 High St. in Waterford Shell Station at 605 Parade St. Shell Station at 13850 PA-8 in Wattsburg BP at 4050 Depot Road Kwik Fill at 717 High St in Waterford More: Why is there an anti-DOGE billboard ad in Erie? Experts weigh in The AAA Travel website lists the average retail price of gas across the U.S. at $3.19 per gallon. The average price across Pennsylvania is $3.28, which is higher than Erie County's $3.19 average price listed by In ranking the states by lowest to highest prices, Pennsylvania ranks at No. 41. The top five states with the highest prices are: California at $4.92 a gallon Hawaii at $4.49 a gallon Washington at $4.33 a gallon Nevada at $3.96 a gallon Oregon at $3.95 a gallon AAA states that the top five states with the cheapest average gas prices include: Mississippi at $2.66 a gallon Tennessee at $2.71 a gallon Louisiana at $2.73 a gallon Alabama at $2.76 a gallon Texas at $2.80 a gallon Contact Nicholas Sorensen at Nsorensen@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Cheapest gas prices around Erie County, PA
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Four planets, a new star and a meteor shower. What else will you see in the May sky?
When you look at the night sky in May, you won't just find stars and a moon, you'll find four planets, a chance of meteor showers and the possibility of a super nova. Here's more of what to expect in the sky this month. All throughout the month of May, both Mars and Jupiter will be in the western sky just after sunset. Mars will be visible for several hours after nightfall, but Jupiter will set by around 9:30 or 10 p.m. and will get progressively lower in the sky each day. In the morning before sunrise, Venus and Saturn will be visible in the east. Venus and Mars will progressively pull away from one another throughout the month. For several days in late May, the moon will pass between the two planets. The moon will be closest to Venus and Saturn on May 23. More: Did you miss the eclipse? Photos show the moon taking a 'bite' out of sun. Throughout the month of May and for the next few months, astronomers are looking skyward for a new star explosion that will be visible to the naked eye. Astronomers are searching for a light from a distant explosion, called a nova, to reach Earth. A nova occurs because over 3,000 light years away, a star system known as the T Coronae Borealis, or T CrB, consists of a red giant star with a smaller white dwarf star orbiting closely around it. The outer atmosphere around the giant is puffed up and the dwarf star is close enough that gravity will capture some of the giant's hydrogen. Every 80 years the white dwarf has accumulated so much of the said hydrogen that it ignites a thermonuclear explosion. This is what's known as a nova. 'Once-in-a-lifetime event': Nova explosion to look like new star, NASA says The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which includes meteors that originate from Halley's Comet, took place on May 6. The comet makes a regular return to our solar system, completing an orbit once every 76 years. Each May the Earth passes through the comet's dust stream which creates the meteor's initial streak. If you did not catch the meteor shower, you will get another chance in October. Contact Nicholas Sorensen at Nsorensen@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: What to find in the sky during the month of May according to NASA
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27-03-2025
- Climate
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Farmers' Almanac predicts rainy spring and hot summer in Erie. What to expect on Easter
For 2025, the Farmers' Almanac is calling for some interesting forecasts in the Erie area. In the Farmers' Almanac, Erie falls under the Northeast/New England forecast area region which covers Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C. In this region, the almanac is calling for pleasant weather for both Patriot's Day on April 15 and Easter on April 20. For Memorial Day on May 26, the almanac is calling for some pleasant then breezy weather with showers hopefully holding off until later that week. Easter events: Where to look for Easter egg hunts, Easter Bunny events around Erie this year In the Northeast/New England area, the almanac is predicting a 'thunder and zing spring.' Just like groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predicted, the almanac says that this spring will take it's time arriving which will allow winter to linger especially across the Midwest, Great Lakes, New England and northeast regions. This spring, the almanac says you can expect plenty of showers and thunderstorms for most of the areas. Most areas across the United States are predicted to see a cool and stormy season. On the water: Great Lakes water levels decline in March. Could seasonal rise be on the way? In the Northeast/New England region, the almanac predicts that the rest of March will be 'fair and unsettled' followed by some clearing weather around March 28 through March 31. For the rain forecast, the almanac says that May-June will see a 33-44% probability of rain. For the month of April, the Farmers' Almanac calls for a mix of fair skies, unseasonably warm weather, cold rain, sleet, wet snow and breezy conditions. In other words, expect a normal April for Erie. April 1-3: Fair skies, unseasonably warm. April 4-7: Cold rain, sleet and wet snow. April 8-11: Clearing weather, breezy. April 12-15: Fair skies. April 16-19: Thunderstorms, some with heavy rain followed by fair and pleasant weather. April 20-23: Pleasant weather. April 24-30: Heavy and wet snow followed by fair and sunny weather. The first official day of summer begins on June 20. The Old Farmers' Almanac says that this summer will be 'warmer than normal with rain above average.' The hottest periods are predicted to be in mid-June, early-to-mid July and then early August. For rain probability, the months of July through November are predicted to have equal chances of precipitation. Find more predictions on the Farmers' Almanac's website. Contact Nicholas Sorensen at Nsorensen@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Farmers' Almanac offers weather forecast for Erie's Easter, summer
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09-03-2025
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Three new sugar houses join the 2025 Maple Taste & Tour Weekend. What to know if you go
The sweetest tour in the Erie region is back. The Northwest Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producers Association will host its annual Maple Taste & Tour Weekend March 15-16. The event begins each day at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Visitors can tour various sugar houses in the region, learn about maple syrup production and sample a variety of maple products. Participating sugar houses offer demonstrations, tastings and the opportunity to purchase fresh maple syrup and other maple products. Three new sugar houses will join the tour this year, including one in Erie County. From 2024: Maple Taste & Tour: Sweet treats at center of syrupy trip around northwest Pa. Here are the participating sugar houses in each county: New to the Maple Taste & Tour are three sugar houses, one in Erie County and two in Mercer County: Furry's Family Farm, Albion Munnell Run Farm Sugar Shack, Mercer Windy Knoll Maple Farm, Stoneboro Please enable Javascript to view this content. Almost Home Sugar Shack: 10721 Eureka Road, Edinboro. 814-460-5107 or 814-923-1434. Hurry Hill Farm and Museum: 11424 Fry Road, Edinboro. 814-572-1358. Maple Lane Maple Products: 9437 Phillips Road, Union City. 814-881-1017. Shumakes Sugar Shack: 11401 Hilltop Road, Albion. 814-602-9533. Squirrel Creek Maple Products: 9404 W. Lake Road, Lake City. 814-602-1689. Yatzor's Maple Products: 5860 Koman Road, Edinboro. 814-450-4056. Casbohm Maple and Honey: 9750 Sherman Road, Albion. 814-756-4781. Triple Creek Maple Products: 9225 Fillinger Road, Cranesville. 814-756-4500. Fort LeBoeuf Maple: 2789 Dublin Road, Waterford. 814-796-3699. Wildcat Maple: 200 Harthan Way, Albion. 814-490-7180. Jim's Sugar Shack: 3229 Davison Road, Harborcreek. 814-602-7877. Austin's Pure Maple Syrup: 13738 Route 8, Wattsburg. 814-431-9790. Furry's Family Farm: 9525 Route 6N, Albion. 814-882-5996. Where we shopped: Supermarkets and grocers from Erie County's past in photos How Sweet It Is: 19868 Greenleaf Drive, Saegertown. 814-763-2777. The Willows at Little Conneauttee: 24507 Route 99, Cambridge Springs. 814-720-7016. Boylan Farms: 26308 Crossingville Road, Edinboro. 814-734-5078. Coryea's Maple Products: 4303 Ivanhoe Road, Sharpsville. 724-813-0394. Munnell Run Farm Sugar Shack: 753 Greenville Road, Mercer. 724-662-2242. Windy Knoll Maple Farm: 503 Boyd Road, Stoneboro. 724-967-6075. Triple J Farms: 315 Voorhees Road, Titusville. 814-671-5981. Yeany's Maple: 113 Chestnut St., Marienville. 814-221-4360. Senita Maple: 10750 Stateline Road, Clymer, New York. 814-392-5200 or 814-882-1531. McCray Maple: 213 Route 426, Clymer, New York. 716-499-7306. For a list of directions to each sugarhouse, visit Contact Nicholas Sorensen at nsorensen@ This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: 2025 Maple Taste & Tour: Where to find participating sugar houses
