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A solar halo is a ring of light that appears around the sun. It's caused by sunlight refracting through ice crystals in high, thin cirrus clouds.

[nemfrog]

Total eclipse of August 18, 1868. Le soleil. 1875.

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[comstelic]

this happened like 2 months ago but i need her to come back i still haven't learnt how to lock in and write an essay 😭

[reasonsforhope]

Solar is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels, new UN report finds: 'Fossil fuels are running out of road'

Two new reports from the United Nations pointed to huge milestones in renewable energy sectors.

"Fifteen years ago, solar power was nearly four times the cost of fossil fuel alternatives. 

For context, 2010 was back when the iPad was first released, Instagram was launched, and “TiK ToK” by Kesha was the number one song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

Needless to say, a lot can change in 15 years — including the affordability of solar power. 

According to two new United Nations reports, renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point,” and solar power is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels.

“The fossil fuel age is flailing and failing,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a speech on July 22, as the reports were released. “We are in the dawn of a new energy era. An era where cheap, clean, abundant energy powers a world rich in economic opportunity.”

“The sun is rising on a clean energy age. Just follow the money,” Guterres said frankly, pointing to the figures in the reports which found that green energy outpaced fossil fuel investments by $800 billion in 2024 alone. 

Last year is evidence of a decade-long trend towards renewable energy — despite federal attempts to slash it under Trump’s second presidency. 

“The year 2015 marked a turning point in global climate governance, with the adoption of the landmark Paris Agreement at COP21,” One report, titled “Seizing the moment of opportunity” said, in reference to the promise 195 countries pledged to hold the global average temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius. 

“The cost of utility-scale solar PV has fallen by 80–90% each decade since 1960, whereas the costs of fossil fuels are highly volatile and show no long-term decrease,” it continued. 

“New solar PV has been undercutting new coal- and gas-fired power plants in most of the world for six years, and the gap in their average lifetime electricity generation costs continues to widen in favour of solar. Meanwhile, global manufacturing capacity of renewable energy technologies is outstripping demand: Announced solar PV and battery projects can already cover the global deployment needs of the tripling renewable capacity by 2030 goal.” 

For example, the report noted, electric vehicles are up from 500,000 to 17 million since 2015. 

Other astounding figures from the UN reports stated a 74% growth in electricity generated globally from wind, solar, and other green sources — just in the last year. 

And 92.5% of all new electricity capacity added to the grid worldwide came from renewables in the same time frame. 

“Countries that cling to fossil fuels are not protecting their economies, they are sabotaging them,” Guterres said in his speech, pointing to countries like China, India, and the United States, which still rely heavily on coal, oil, and natural gas.

“[They’re] driving up costs, undermining competitiveness, locking in stranded assets.” 

Guterres’ impassioned speech came to a head as he said that there is security in renewable energy. 

“There are no price spikes for sunlight,” he said. “No embargoes on wind.” 

“This is not inevitable. We have the tools, the instruments, the capacity to change course,” Guterres said. “There are reasons to be hopeful.”"

-via GoodGoodGood, July 26, 2025

[hope-for-the-planet]

California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online

The 1.6-megawatt pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of

From the article:

Early research suggests that, along with producing power in land-constrained areas, putting solar arrays above water can help keep panels cool, in turn improving their efficiency and electricity output. Shade from the panels can also prevent water loss through evaporation in drought-prone regions and can limit algae growth in waterways. Plus, solar canals could offer a faster path to clean energy development than utility-scale solar farms, especially in rural parts of the U.S. where big renewables projects increasingly face community opposition. Placing solar panels atop existing infrastructure doesn’t require altering the landscape, and the relatively small installations can be plugged into nearby distribution lines, avoiding the cumbersome process of connecting to the higher-voltage wires required for bigger undertakings.  “Why disturb land that has sacred value when we could just put the solar panels over a canal and generate more efficient power?” said David DeJong, director of the Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project, which is developing a water delivery system for the Gila River Indian Community. The purpose of these early arrays is primarily to power on-site canal equipment like pumps and gates. But such projects could eventually help clean up the larger grid, too. A coalition of U.S. environmental groups previously estimated that putting panels over 8,000 miles of federally owned canals and aqueducts could generate over 25 gigawatts of renewable energy — enough to power nearly 20 million homes — and reduce water evaporation by possibly tens of billions of gallons.

[harmoonix]

Honest Solar Return Observations (1)

♟️ The years you'll have a Leo Rising in your solar return, these can be your best years. Glow up. New vibe/energy. Everything can work so great for you (If it does well with your natal rising combo)

♟️ Pluto in the 5th or 7th house in a solar return chart can attract toxic and obsessive people in their life that year. If you attach easily..it can be someone you will hardly detach from

♟️ It's important to know if your solar return rising matches with your tropical/natal rising. Because it can influence a lot of your personality and your whole being as a person for that year.

♟️ Having Uranus/North Node or Pluto in the 1st house in a solar return chart usually indicates a whole "rebrand" when it comes to your personality and how you look. That significant year can change you and make you more mature

♟️ The years with Saturn in the 1st or 10th house in the solar return chart can give you lots of lessons but also hidden blessings about your 'character development'

♟️ If you have Venus in the 1st house or Libra/Taurus Rising in a solar return chart, wearing jewelery or bright colors can boost your mood/personality can of course can make you mor elegant

♟️Venus in the 7th house won't always indicate a love relationship (coming). Sometimes it can indicate that you can have a good/lovely relationship with everyone around. But of course, there are cases where you can be in a relationship too/or having crushes

♟️ Fixed Risings signs in solar return chart usually indicate lots of attention drawn upon you. Often magnetic pull for different people. You can feel "watched" or "followed" even "stalked"

♟️ South Node in the 8th house in a solar return chart can indicate going back to things/places/people who hurt you or there is something to trigger some kind of pain for you

♟️ Chiron can show where you'll heal or try to heal in that year. Based on the house and aspecting planets. But it can also indicate where you'll release pain too. I've seen people with Chiron in the 1st or 4th houses trying to heal their inner child in SR

♟️ The 10th house in the SR chart can indicate how you'll be seen by people but also where you'll be at the top of the mountain. If your 10th house is in Libra, this can indicate being seen as a friendly person but also you'll be very attached to people

♟️ Sun/Virgo in the 3rd house in a SR chart can indicate you'll be working your mind off. Overthinking thoughts can leave you with sleepless nights

♟️ In some cases Jupiter or Sagittarius in the 4th house can indicate moving or leaving your home. You can also try to travel with familiar people in your life for that year

♟️ Pisces Rising/Neptune in the 1st house in a SR chart, a lot will be projected on your subconscious. Is a waking call that you'll realize something, tending to become more isolated, in the same time closing unfinished business/projects or even karma

♟️ Moon in the 2nd house can make you depend on money in that year so much. Emotionally. Money will be your best friend. Also, don't be harsh on yourself

♟️Neptune in the 7th house in the SR chart can indicate realizing some stuff about your relationships/partner *if you're already in one*

♟️ Sun or Mercury in the 11th house in the SR chart can indicate being more social and attracting new people into your circle. New friends. More in the spotlight

♟️ If Venus is in connection with the 6th house or basically in the 6th house itself. Co-workers or bosses could have tried to pursue you in that year

♟️ Pluto in the 12th house in the SR chart can indicate losing yourself for a while. Having to figure yourself out. Don't try to be judgmental because it can come back to you. Dreams can reveal fears or signs

♟️South Node in the 1st house can indicate forgetting about your needs during that year because you're too busy focusing on others or caring too much about others ppl opinions. You may not like yourself for a while

♟️ Uranus in the 10th or 6th house can bring new shifts into your job life or career. Some plans are gonna change in your life if you have these in your SR chart

♟️ Mars in the 4th house in a solar return chart mostly indicates that things at home can intensify. If you live with your parents. The relationship with them might become more chaotic. If you live by yourself, you can find yourself overthinking/stressing over specific situations

♟️If it happens for you to have similar placements between your solar return and your natal chart. This usually indicates some things during that year will work more naturally for you (depending on what placements)

♟️ If south node involves the 11th house lord/planets in any ways this can indicate old friends coming back/arising from your past back in your life in that year

♟️ North Node in the 6th house should definitely prioritize their health! Bonus if Pluto or Sun are involved. If you know that you have issues with your health, please seek medication or go to your local doctor. It will help

♟️ Venus in the 1st house in a solar return chart can help with improvements for your style if you want to change something within your appearance. You can definitely try new things if they're on your own. Is a good year for self exploration and self love

♟️ If Mars is in water signs in your solar return chart this can indicate you'll be more patient with who you share your energy/time with. Your passion will be intense and seducing

♟️ If North Node sits in your 1st house in a solar return chart, this can often indicate the "main character" for that year. Lots of things will revolve around you and will be needed for you. If a person is involved, they'll love your personality. Is a good year for self discovery

♟️If you have more risings of the same element for next years (Like Leo - Sagittarius - Aries rising one year after the other) they usually involve themes tied with the specific element. For example triple fire risings for the next years can indicate passion/movement/success/adventure etc

♟️ Venus in the 6th house in a solar return chart can indicate meeting new people at work/places. People will pay more attention to your health and needs during that year. You can be in the center of attention or in the shadows depending on aspects. Sometimes it can indicate neglect or the wish to love but can't find that "one person"

♟️ Jupiter or Moon in the 3rd house in a solar return chart can help you to open up during that year. If you have struggled with isolation in the past years, this can be a hidden blessing for you to open up. Is a good year for connections/meeting new people/traveling/learning or studying something new

♟️ Having a 9th house Sun in a solar return can make you the "favorite" during that year. Is often considered a lucky placement. If you're in an educational system this can make a good year related with grades and exams

♟️ If you have Mercury in the 4th house in SR, you or your relatives will try to get in contact again (speaking as if you went off contact with some of your relatives) this can be a year where they'll try to get back to you or talking lots of family stuff

♟️ Mars in the 8th house in a SR chart is a good year to just focus on your energy. You're magnetic that year. You're attractive. You're confident. Is a good year to manifest lots of stuff

♟️ Jupiter in the 7th house in a SR chart this can indicate luck in meeting good people in your life. Can be literally everyone. Friends. Relationships. Possible Crushes. Everything can seem good for a while in that area for you. Is giving starstruck

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Sorry for the long post babes!! It is just that there is so much info about the solar returns and I honestly don't like to make 1000000 of them!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Take care

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