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The death toll in the Morocco earthquake has now risen to over 2,850, which took place on Friday in the High Atlas mountain range. The 6.8 magnitude quake destroyed entire villages and struck the city of Marrakech, which has a population of over 1 million people, and it has left people sleeping in the streets as they fear more building collapses. Search and rescue operations are now kicking into high gear as they search for survivors, and most historic sites in the area are closed for repairs and rescue operations after the earthquake damage. Multiple countries like France and Austria are ready to help and are now offering aid to Morocco, and other countries are now mobilizing aid as well.
The Nishimura comet is passing by Earth this week, so make sure not to miss it! The comet is a special green comet that only passes by Earth every 430 years or so, and it was discovered by amateur Japanese astronomer Hideo Nishimura in early August of 2023. The last time this comet flew by was in about 1588, which was before Galileo Galilei invented the telescope- that is why we discovered it so recently. The comet was closest to Earth this morning, but you may have a better chance of seeing it on Friday, September 17, when it will be closest to the Sun. The comet is only visible from the northern hemisphere right now, but it will be visible in the southern hemisphere this weekend. To see it, you'll have to wake up before dawn anytime this week and look low on the eastern horizon, near the constellation of Leo. However, you'll notice that the comet looks white. This is because the comet only appears green in photos, due to a substance coating the surface of the comet. Its origins are unknown, but researchers are working to find out. Meanwhile, make sure not to miss this once-in-four-lifetimes experience- it will probably be back in the mid-2450s!
NEW Fact of the Day: The trapezius muscle is located in your upper back and connects your skull and neck to your scapula (shoulder blade) and shoulder. This muscle enables you to do things like raise your hand, shrug, or pull your shoulders back.
Quote of the Day: You make a life out of what you have, not what you're missing. (Kate Morton)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Injunction (noun)- Injunction refers to an order from a court of law that says something must be done or must not be done.
In a Sentence: The group has obtained an injunction to prevent the demolition of the building.
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