All articles tagged with #outburst
Rory McIlroy vented at a rowdy fan during the final round of the PGA Championship, telling him to 'shut up' after a mis-hit on the 16th. He later lamented mistakes on holes 9 and 13, finishing 4-under for the tournament—five behind winner Aaron Rai—and signaled for security to remove the disruptive spectator as the round progressed.
Sergio Garcia's temper flare at Augusta—smashing his driver and a water cooler on the second hole—drew calls for a Masters ban, but Rick Shiels argued Garcia shouldn’t be banned, noting his generally pleasant demeanor and urging a reprimand instead. Garcia apologized after the incident, yet finished eight over and 52nd of 54, while MacIntyre was reprimanded earlier in the week for a separate incident.
Astronomers using NASA’s TESS space telescope captured the earliest optical rise of a black hole outburst in AT 2019wey, pinpointing the onset to late November 2019 and showing the eruption begins near the black hole before brightening the outer disk. The continuous 27-day monitoring allowed an unprecedented precise timing, supporting an inside-out outburst scenario and helping constrain the trigger mechanisms, with the event remaining bright for years and underscoring the value of wide-field missions for catching eruptions at birth; the findings appear in Research Notes of the AAS.
Robert MacIntyre posted an 80 at The Masters after a quadruple bogey on the 15th and directed a middle-finger gesture toward the green; he later slammed his club on the 17th and swore after several shots, leaving him potentially subject to disciplinary action by Masters officials, amid a recent run of strong form including a fourth at the Players Championship and a runner-up at the Texas Open.
Defending champion Mirra Andreeva erupted toward the crowd after losing to Katerina Siniakova in the Indian Wells Round of 32, smashing her racket and earning a code violation; she later apologized, saying emotions ran high after the defeat.
Mirra Andreeva’s title defense at Indian Wells ended in a dramatic three-set loss to Katerina Siniakova, with Andreeva smashing her racket and gesturing toward the crowd after a tense finish shaped by a controversial net-cord point; she acknowledged needing to better control her emotions after the defeat.
Coco Gauff vented her frustration after a 6-1, 6-2 quarterfinal loss to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open, slamming her racket in the hallway as cameras captured the moment; she said she prefers not to have such moments broadcast and plans to vent privately rather than toward her team, admitting she didn’t raise her level against Svitolina, who advances to face Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.
Cameron Menzies was eliminated in the first round of the PDC World Championship after losing to Charlie Manby, and in a moment of frustration, he punched the table, injuring his hand. He later apologized, citing emotional stress due to personal reasons, including the recent passing of his uncle, and expressed regret over his actions.
A woman supporting Diddy was forcibly removed from his sex trafficking trial after shouting and making disruptive comments in the courtroom, marking the first major disturbance during the proceedings.
Kelly Oubre Jr. unleashed a profanity-laden tirade at referees after a no-call in the final moments of the 76ers-Clippers game, expressing his frustration with colorful language and insults directed at the officials and their families. Oubre later apologized for his outburst, acknowledging that he lost his cool and expressing a desire to represent himself in a better manner.
During the Super Bowl, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce yelled at head coach Andy Reid and pushed him in an outburst, but both men brushed it off after the big win, with Kelce explaining that he was expressing his love for Reid. Despite the unusual incident, it was seen as a display of passion and a desire to help the team win, and the Chiefs ultimately went on to win their third Super Bowl in five years.
A rare meteor shower known as the December phi Cassiopeiids (DPC) #446 could light up the night skies with up to 200 shooting stars per hour. The shower is related to the long lost comet 3D/Biela and last surprised skywatchers in 2011. Earth passing through a dense cloud of debris could cause an outburst or meteor storm, with the peak predicted to favor Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.
The "Devil Comet," officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, erupted for the fourth time as it races towards Earth. The comet, which is roughly three times the size of Mount Everest, violently released ice and gas, creating a glowing halo resembling devil horns. Amateur astronomer Eliot Herman spotted the major outburst, witnessing a 100-fold increase in brightness. The comet's cryovolcanic nature allows for explosive outbursts, with the ejected material forming a halo-like coma and creating its distinctive horn-like appearance. The Devil Comet will make a close approach to the sun on April 24, 2024, and its closest distance to Earth on June 2, 2024.
The "Devil Comet," officially known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, erupted for the fourth time as it approaches Earth. The icy volcanic comet, roughly three times the size of Mount Everest, violently released ice and gas, creating a glowing halo resembling devil horns. Amateur astronomer Eliot Herman spotted the major outburst, witnessing a 100-fold increase in brightness. The comet's cryovolcanic nature allows for explosive sublimation, resulting in powerful outbursts and the formation of a halo-like coma. The Devil Comet will make its closest approach to Earth on June 2, 2024, providing a unique opportunity for observation.
Comet Pons-Brooks, a periodic comet that orbits the sun every 71 years, recently had an outburst, rapidly brightening and taking on a peculiar shape. Although it is currently only visible with large telescopes, it could reach binocular range by March. The comet will share the sky with a total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, but observing it during the eclipse requires caution and experience. As the comet gets closer to the sun, it will speed up and brighten, passing through various constellations. Its closest approach to the sun will be on April 21, 2024, and it will be closest to Earth on June 2, 2024.