The track itself is not currently available to download, but Daniel plans to release it as part of a five-track EP (Extended play) entitled Music for Stargazers, on his Bandcamp at some point this week. The track will also likely be used in future Force Thirteen productions, as is the case with many of Daniel’s compositions

You can watch the Entering Orbit music video below.

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Britain reached the hottest day of the year so far on the 26th of July, with sources claiming temperatures reaching a scorching 35.1C in the South of England. But is the heatwave finally over?

With thunderstorms rolling in over the North East of England and Scotland’s East, it is safe to say that the hot weather is slowly beginning to fizzle out. Thunderstorms are relatively common during or after a period of particularly warm weather, due to there being an abundance of warm air and moisture, two elements that are necessary for storms to develop. In addition, a yellow warning has also been issued for the East of England, warning of potential flooding, lightning, and strong winds. These have already caused countless disruption for passengers on flights, Eurotunnel trains and ferries, with rail passengers on the East coast mainline facing disruption after signalling received damage from lightning strikes.

Rain will be a welcome relief for farmers, who are struggling to raise crops due to the lack of weather, resulting in smaller yields of fruit and vegetables, and causing prices to rise. The warm weather has also seen several reservoirs up and down the country become almost devoid of water, resulting in Irish water imposing a hosepipe ban on their customers, and United Utilities planning to introduce a ban on the 5th of August to prevent water shortages. Customers are also being urged to use water conservatively by both customers, which includes avoiding taking long showers, using a washing up bowl instead of a dishwasher, and not washing their cars.

As previously reported, high temperatures last month around a similar date also resulted in Saddleworth Moor and Winter Hill suffering from wildfires that spread quickly across the landscape. Although both fires are, thankfully, no longer burning, it has had a devastating effect on the moorland, resulting in seedbeds being unable to grow, thus making them unsuitable for sheep to graze on. Countless animals are also thought to have perished in the blaze, and it is unknown what sort of knock-on effect this will have on the local ecosystem.

It is difficult to tell what factors contributed towards the recent heatwaves, with many believing that climate change is a contributing factor, with researchers comparing temperatures with records set as far back as the early 1900s. However, there is no definitive proof that the heatwave was caused by climate change, although Scientists from the World Weather Attribution Group plan to publish their findings in a scientific journal later this year.

Regardless of its cause, the detrimental effects of such weather have been clearly observed over the past months, and one can only hope that none of these tragedies repeat themselves again during the Summer of next year.

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With Motherwell, Scotland, reaching a sweltering 32.2C on June 28^th, its hottest ever temperature recorded, and with many areas still feeling the heat almost a week later, the UK has certainly been experiencing a Summer that won’t soon be forgotten, but what are the consequences of the country reaching such staggering temperatures over a prolonged period?

Over a week ago, on 24/06/2018, Saddleworth moor caught ablaze, burning for miles across the barren landscapes that surround the counties of Tameside and Oldham, destroying wildlife and generating thick smoke which travelled to areas as distant as Bolton and Wigan. The blaze eventually got so bad that it resulted in homes being evacuated, with some residents suffering from nose bleeds, chest problems and other various health problems related to the smoke produced.

In under a week a second blaze took hold of Winter Hill in Bolton on the 28/06/2018, which produced so much smoke that it was visible from areas as far as Lancaster. The blaze later grew when two neighbouring fires began to merge together. However, unlike the Saddleworth moor fire, it is suspected that more sinister means may be behind this fire, with one individual being arrested, and later being released under investigation. Sky News also reported that arsonists have been spotted lighting additional fires around the area.  Regardless its source, the fire has had a devastating effect on wildlife, with flames causing destruction to food sources and habitats, many of which may take a long time to recover depending on how long the fire remains burning.

A shortage of water also remains a problem, both in our homes and within rivers and streams; one BBC article describes how the Environmental Agency had to rescue more than 130 trout and salmon from the River Teme in North Herefordshire, after soaring temperatures caused water levels to plummet. There is also the possibility of a hose pipe ban, something which already came into place within Northern Ireland on the 29/06/2018, as imposed by Northern Ireland Water, and Energy companies up and down the UK have been equally vigilant in urging their customers to use water conservatively, by taking shorter showers and avoiding the use of garden sprinklers. Those who are caught using a hosepipe whilst the ban is in place risk a fine of around £1000.

The high temperatures are expected to remain over the next two weeks, and possibly even the whole of July, according to The Met Office. Thunderstorms are also expected on the Channel Islands and South Western areas of the country, providing somewhat of a relief from the scorching sun. Due to high UV levels, The Met Office also encourages people to follow simple safety guidelines, such as wearing an appropriate strength sun cream, drink plenty of fluids and to wear sun hats.

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