Total lunar eclipse to be seen incompletely from Vienna on May 16

The total lunar eclipse on May 16 is for observers from Austria, only something for frugal early risers. Especially in Vienna, it can be seen only very incompletely. The moon sets over Vienna only very weakly, partially eclipsed in the dawn. Somewhat better is the situation in Tyrol and Vorarlberg, where there is still a piece of totality, which is hardly perceptible; however, because of the twilight, Alexander Pikhard of the Viennese working group for astronomy (WAA). Lunar eclipses only occur at the full moon. Sun, earth, and moon stand…

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Traffic light: six federal states yellow

Burgenland, Carinthia, and Tyrol are the only provinces still at high risk of coronavirus. According to the responsible commission available to APA, they are switched to orange on the traffic light today. All other states and the federal state are on yellow, i.e., on medium risk. Relativized are the other sinking infection numbers unchanged by the few tests. Relevant testing activity is only found in Vienna, where almost 42,000 tests were performed for every 100,000 inhabitants. Lower Austria follows nearly 17,000 tests, and Tyrol brings up the rear with less…

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EU lifts mask requirement on planes and at airports

The obligation to wear mouth-nose protection at airports and during flights will be lifted in the European Union (EU) from May 16. The announcement was made Wednesday by the EU’s aviation safety authorities EASA and health protection agency ECDC. Continue to keep a distanceThat’s in line with changes in public transport requirements by national authorities across Europe, EASA chief Patrick Ky said. Italy, France, and other countries have already lifted corresponding Corona measures. In Germany, the mask requirement still applies in public transport; in Austria, it also applies in public…

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Today for the first time 30 degrees in Austria

The Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) experts expect temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius for the first time this year today, Wednesday. Where this mark will be reached could not yet be predicted because it will generally be hot in the low areas throughout Austria. “Where it will then become 30 degrees, we will see,” it said. However, the highest temperatures are expected around 4 p.m. The temperature mark of 30 degrees is reached earlier and earlier in Austria. Meanwhile, the first 30 is measured by an average of…

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Almost 6,000 new Corona infections and eight fatalities on Wednesday

Five thousand nine hundred ninety-one new Corona infections were added in Austria within 24 hours. That’s above the previous seven-day average of 4,955 positive tests but below the 6,760 from last Wednesday. According to the Interior and Health Ministries, eight more deaths mean 18,279 pandemic victims so far, but this still lacks subsequent reports announced in mid-April. There were still 872 infected people in the hospital, 53 fewer than the previous day. Among them are 78 intensive care patients (minus one). Burgenland added 283 registered infections, Carinthia 191, and Lower…

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Opinion: Why suddenly everyone is voting for Marcos again

The son of the former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is far ahead in the Philippines after the election. He also has young people to thank for his success. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos was 28 years old when his family was flown out of the Philippine presidential palace by helicopter in 1986. When millions of demonstrators during the People Power revolution chased his father out of office: Ferdinand Marcos Senior, who had ruled the Philippines  for years Thirty-six years later, on Monday evening, the day of the presidential election in the…

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This is why going to the bathroom with your smartphone is not a good idea

Smartphones enjoy great popularity among many people. It has to always be with them, even on the toilet. The days when men disappeared into the bathroom with the newspaper have had their day: now it’s time for the smartphone to replace the daily paper. However, cell phones have no place in the bathroom. Germs and bacteria on the cell phoneIf you take your cell phone with you to the bathroom, you need to be aware that this gives germs and bacteria the perfect opportunity to cavort and multiply on your…

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Nomophobia: new widespread disease of the digital age

Do you suffer from withdrawal symptoms when you leave your cell phone? And can’t take it out of your hand even when watching TV? Then maybe you have nomophobia. Most of us know that we all spend far too much time glued to our digital devices. Especially when we’re working from home, it’s easier to answer a quick e-mail or send a WhatsApp message to a colleague. But this constant stress is not suitable for our bodies. Doctors call nomophobia the new widespread disease of the digital age. What is…

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Weather: 30-degree mark will be reached earlier in Austria

The first 30 are measured on average one and a half weeks earlier than a few decades ago, as an evaluation of the Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics (ZAMG) shows. This year, according to the experts, it should be the middle of the week. Although the date in mid-May corresponds to the average of the past years, about 40 years ago, this would have been an earlier date. “In 1961 to 1990, the 30-degree mark was reached on average on May 30, with a typical range of fluctuation from…

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