The study of the night sky and stars has always been intertwined with human history. Throughout time, civilizations have gazed at the stars above and assigned different names to them. (Dr. Andrea Carillo observing with the 2.7m telescope at McDonald Observatory / Photo from Andrea Carillo website)...
Despite the low probability of tropical cyclone formation, the weather this weekend could be influenced by the northeast monsoon, locally known as "amihan,” which could bring light rains to parts of Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, March 7, said 25 provinces in Luzon and five provinces in Visayas are subject to meteorological drought in March. (Mark Balmores/ Manila Bulletin) PAGASA said the drought is the...
While it already felt like summer, as most "heat indices"—the apparent temperature perceived or felt by a human body—were also under "extreme caution," the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Thursday, March 7, that the warm and dry...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, March 7 said there may be a “slight” delay in the onset of the rainy season due to a pre-developing La Niña and the ongoing El Niño. Pixabay “Pre-developing La Niña historically, is...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, March 7 said most of the country will continue to experience warm weather. (Manila Bulletin file photo) In the PAGASA’s 4 a.m. live broadcast, weather specialist Benison Estareja advised...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, March 6 recorded heat indices under “danger” level in two areas in the country. Photo from Pixabay PAGASA said a heat index of 42°C was felt in Roxas City, Capiz and in Dumangas, Iloilo,...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Wednesday, March 6, that the surge of cold winds from the northeast monsoon, while weaker, could return towards the weekend. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) In the PAGASA’s 4 a.m. live...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Tuesday, March 5, that parts of Central Luzon warranted "extreme caution" due to recorded heat indexes ranging from 33°C to 41°C. Phot from Pixabay These areas experiencing high heat indexes...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Tuesday, March 5, that while the northeast monsoon, which brings cold temperatures, is still affecting parts of Luzon, the weather system is expected to further weaken. In the PAGASA's 4 a.m. live...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, March 4, that hot weather with rain showers is expected in most parts of the archipelago due to the easterlies. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) In the PAGASA's 4 a.m. public...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, March 3, said light rains may prevail in Northern Luzon due to the northeast monsoon, while the easterlies may affect the rest of the country. (Photo credit to MB Visual Content Group) In its latest...