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January 2, 2018
First full moon of 2018 but what is that under it?
The clouds parted and the first full moon of 2018 became visible.
I had taken a few shots before the full moon too, as usually I get more contrast and detail before and after the full phase.
However, a short series of more 'arty' shots including the moon with clouds provoked my interest.
When I viewed this snap (above) I noticed that a perfectly spherical object, beneath and to the right of the moon was apparent.
In the copy shot above I have arrow-marked this circular object. It appears to...
December 25, 2017
25th December: Day of Sol Invictus, the Unconquered Sun
Do you really know what you are celebrating, or are you just following the crowd?
Late December, the time of the Winter Solstice (in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest day and longest night of the year), is full of native Pagan celebrations.
The festival of ‘dies natalis solis invicti’, ‘birthday of the Unconquered Sun’ took part on 25 December. This was a Roman civil holiday honouring the worship of Sol Invictus.
The Roman winter festival of the Saturnalia (in honour of the god Saturn)...
December 12, 2017
A sundog, geese and ice skating at frozen Marshside
Sub-zero temperatures frequently increase the chances of interesting natural events. Today, a sundog was witnessed (on the left side of the solar orb) over Marshside.
A sun dog or sundog (also called a parhelion, plural parhelia, for 'Beside the sun' or 'Mock sun') is a specific type of ice halo. It is a coloured patch of light to the side of the sun. Sundogs can be seen anywhere in the world during any season.
In Europeor USAthey might be seen 1-2 times per week but are not always perceptibly...
December 10, 2017
In Pictures: festive goings - on in Formby today
Romans galore today as seasonal festivities took place in Formby Village ...
The Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Dave Robinson, in attendance. http://mysefton.co.uk/2017/11/24/make-christmas-special-for-children-with-the-mayor-of-sefton/
And for a brief period it even snowed...Pat Regan ©
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December 9, 2017
Fire crews rush to Southport’s Coastal Road tonight
Tonight, the Fire Brigade arrived to deal with a crashed car resting on its side on the Coastal Road, close to Weld Road.
The first attempt to secure the car, a Vauxhall Corsa.
A second fire crew arrived and before long the car was successfully turned over.
Crashed car secured by fire crews.
The road was temporarily closed, while the car was dealt with.
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December 4, 2017
December 2017 supermoon
The supermoon of December 2017 illuminated the UK skies last night as it moved nearer to Earth, appearing 14% bigger and 30% brighter than usual.
The December full moon, traditionally known as the Cold Moon, thankfully peeped out of the clouds long enough to allow a few shots to be taken.
Above: for comparison, this was the moon a few days before it became full in clearer skies.
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December 3, 2017
In Pictures: Southport's Xmas Parade 2017
Once again, the ever-popular Xmas Parade hit Southport's streets tonight.
Delivering donated toys to Springbrook Children's Home in Ainsdale...
https://www.facebook.com/SouthportChristmasParade/
Traffic in the Parade forced over as ambulance had to push its way through... 
Well done to all good folk involved in this amazing parade ...
More here...
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December 2, 2017
Southport by night in pictures
Lord Street in Southport after the Xmas light were switched on...
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Ainsdale - but what is that UFO in the sky?
I colourful sunset over Ainsdale beach but what is that white object in the sky?
Could it be a bird, a plane or a star perhaps or even a flaw in the lens?
Magnified some 2400 times the UFO is seemingly a real object due to the pixalation present.
I make NO lofty claims to its identity but I am unsure about what this one actually is....
Pat Regan ©
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November 28, 2017
RAF Woodvale’s new Gate Guardian - UPDATED
This morning the aircraft, Hawk XX247, was being assembled at RAF Woodvale.This is to be Woodvale’s new Gate Guardian.
Prior to this aircraft’s arrival here, others that served in this gate position included the Meteor, Phantom and also the Jet Provost.
Above: the earlier Gate Guardian, a Jet Provost, seen in 2015. RAF Woodvale is currently home to four flying units. This station continues its long history of delivering flying training.
Although the base was created as an...
