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entertainment19 hours ago•21 min saved

OPLA Could Stretch Beyond Three Seasons as Netflix Bets on One Piece's Long Run

Netflix’s live‑action One Piece (OPLA) is planned for at least three seasons, but a longer run is being debated. The article notes OPLA’s high production cost and manga-length scope, with showrunners hinting at a multi‑year future depending on audience retention and economics. Season 1 covered East Blue, Season 2 ended at Drum Island, and Season 3 will complete Alabasta and may set up Jaya. An eight‑season plan could reach Jaya, Sky Island, Water 7, Enies Lobby, Thriller Bark, and Sabaody, potentially pushing into post‑time-skip arcs and a possible ninth season. The series will skip anime‑only filler and stick to the manga, while renewal beyond Season 3 will hinge on performance—S1 drew over 60M views in 40 days, and S2’s retention sits at about two‑thirds of S1. In short: three seasons are currently on the books, but a longer adaptation is plausible if popularity and cost allow.

via What's on Netflix|

#adaptation #entertainment #live-action

gaming1 month ago•5 min saved

Marathon Unveils Three-Month Seasons with Fresh Starts and Evolving Content

Marathon will run three-month seasons that reset gear, contracts, faction progress, and level, but keep cosmetics and Codex progress; each season adds free new content (zones, weapons, implants, events) and evolves Tau Ceti, with Ranked mode arriving in Season 1's second half and Season 2 introducing Nightfall and the Cradle system to give players more control over builds.

via Bungie.net|

#gaming #marathon #progression

weather1 month ago•1 min saved

Spring Signals Quietly Bloom as New England Warms, Not on a Calendar

Meteorologist Dave Epstein reminds readers that spring arrives gradually in New England, with subtle signs like warmer days, robins, and early blooms offering cues beyond calendar dates.

via The Boston Globe|

#nature #robins #seasons

science3 months ago•4 min saved

Earth's Perihelion and the Year's Largest Sun on January 3, 2026

Earth reaches perihelion, its closest point to the sun, on January 3, 2026, but this event has minimal impact on seasons, which are primarily driven by Earth's axial tilt. Perihelion slightly increases solar energy and affects Earth's orbital speed, influencing season length and climate trends over long timescales, but does not cause significant weather changes.

via National Geographic|

#earth-orbit #milankovitch-cycles #perihelion

science3 months ago•2 min saved

Earth's Closest Approach to the Sun and Its Seasonal Effects

Earth is closest to the Sun at perihelion in January, but it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere because the planet’s axial tilt causes seasonal changes, not its distance from the Sun. The tilt results in varying sunlight exposure, creating summer and winter, while the elliptical orbit’s slight distance variation has minimal impact on temperatures.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#axial-tilt #earth #orbit

science3 months ago•4 min saved

Earth's Perihelion and Its Impact on Seasons and Sun Observations

Earth's closest approach to the Sun, called perihelion, occurs during winter in the Northern Hemisphere due to the Earth's axial tilt and elliptical orbit, which causes seasonal variations in sunlight exposure. This timing is a coincidence and varies over thousands of years due to gravitational influences and orbital changes.

via IFLScience|

#axial-tilt #earth #orbit

science6 months ago•3 min saved

Autumn Equinox 2025: What It Means and How to Celebrate

The autumnal equinox marks the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere, with day and night approximately equal in length, and is celebrated worldwide with festivals and cultural events. It also coincides with the spring in the Southern Hemisphere and includes a potential lunar eclipse for some regions.

via AP News|

#earths-orbit #equinox #fall

music7 months ago•3 min saved

Yunchan Lim's Performance Transforms Views on Tchaikovsky’s ‘Seasons’

Yunchan Lim, a young South Korean pianist, offers a transformative and emotionally rich interpretation of Tchaikovsky's 'Seasons,' challenging traditional views and showcasing his romantic and introspective playing style, which has changed the author's perception of the piece.

via NPR|

#classical-music #music #piano-performance

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Why Is Earth So Hot When It's Farthest from the Sun?

Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun during aphelion in July, but this distance has little impact on seasonal temperatures. The primary factor influencing seasons is Earth's 23.5-degree tilt, which affects how much sunlight different regions receive, making tilt far more significant than the slight variation in distance.

via KSL News|

#aphelion #earth #earths-tilt

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Why Is It Hot on Earth During Its Farthest Point from the Sun?

Despite being at its farthest point from the sun during aphelion, Earth's seasons are primarily caused by the planet's tilt of about 23.5 degrees, which affects sunlight angles and intensity, rather than the distance from the sun.

via CNN|

#aphelion #earth #orbit

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Earth's Farthest Point from the Sun Still Brings Heat: Explained

On July 3rd, Earth reaches aphelion, its furthest point from the sun at 94.5 million miles, which is opposite to perihelion in January. Seasons are influenced by Earth's tilt, not proximity to the sun. Additionally, Mars is visible in the evening sky for a few more days before it moves behind the sun, with optimal viewing tonight.

via WKBN.com|

#aphelion #earth #mars

science9 months ago•4 min saved

Why Is It Hot Today When Earth Is Farthest from the Sun?

Despite being farthest from the sun today during aphelion, Earth's temperatures are high due to the tilt of its axis, which affects the angle and intensity of sunlight, not the distance from the sun. The warm weather in July is primarily caused by the Earth's axial tilt, not proximity to the sun.

via Space|

#aphelion #distance-from-sun #earth

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Earth's Farthest Point from the Sun and Its Impact on Weather and Seasons

On July 3, 2025, Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun, called aphelion, at about 152 million kilometers away, but this distance does not determine seasons, which are caused by Earth's axial tilt. The Earth's orbit is elliptical and influenced by gravitational forces from planets like Jupiter and Saturn, causing cyclical changes over thousands of years. Currently, Earth's orbit is nearly circular, affecting the length of seasons, with summer in the Northern Hemisphere being slightly longer than winter.

via IFLScience|

#aphelion #earth #milankovitch-cycles

astronomy2 years ago•3 min saved

"Understanding the Symbolism of the 2024 Spring Equinox"

The spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, is set to occur on March 19, 2024, marking the transition from winter to spring in the Northern Hemisphere and from summer to autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. This celestial event symbolizes balance and renewal, with day and night being nearly equal in length. Cultures worldwide celebrate the spring equinox with festivals and rituals focused on themes of fertility, growth, and the changing of seasons. The term "vernal equinox" emphasizes the seasonal aspect, while "spring equinox" is more generic, both referring to the same astronomical event.

via The Arizona Republic|

#astronomy #cultural-traditions #seasons

astronomy2 years ago•5 min saved

Seasons Beyond Earth: A Comparative Look at Planetary Variations

Earth's regular seasons are unique due to its slight tilt on its rotational axis, causing variations in sunlight throughout the year. This phenomenon, known as obliquity, can lead to drastic seasonal changes on other planets, with high obliquity resulting in extreme temperatures and reversed zonation. Spin-orbit resonances and the presence of moons can also influence a planet's obliquity and stability. Research on exoplanets, such as Kepler-186f, aims to understand the diversity of seasonal patterns across the universe.

via Space.com|

#astronomy #earth #exoplanets