The longest constellation in the night sky is Hydra, also known as the "Water Snake." Hydra stretches over 100 degrees across the celestial sphere, making it the largest of all 88 recognized constellations. It is best visible in the southern hemisphere during the spring months. Hydra is a prominent constellation in Greek mythology, representing the multi-headed serpent slain by Hercules as one of his Twelve Labors.
The largest of all of the constellations is Hydra. It was named after a sea serpent that was found by Hercules.
The blue whale is the longest animal on Earth, growing up to 100 feet in length.
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. Its average temperature is -50 degrees Celsius. Its nighttime temperature is approximately -60 degrees Celsius and the air reaches 100 percent humidity.
Asteroid temperatures can vary greatly depending on their distance from the Sun, their size, and other factors. On average, temperatures can range from extremely cold, around -100 degrees Celsius, to very hot, reaching up to 100 degrees Celsius in direct sunlight.
Killeen has had 45 days of temps over 100 degrees. The record is 55 days over 100 degrees in 1980
Data as of September 7, 2011:Number of Days of 100 degrees or higher in DFW in 2011: 66Consecutive Days of 100 degrees or higher in 2011: 40 (July 2 to August 10)Days over 100 Degrees in 1980: 69Consecutive Days Over 100 in 1980: 42
1980
Dallas, Texas experienced 69 days with temperatures reaching 100 degrees or higher in 1980.
In 2011, Killeen, TX experienced 98 days with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
In 2008, Phoenix experienced 33 days with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This was part of a trend of excessively hot summers in the region. The high number of days over 100 degrees contributed to the city's reputation for extreme heat.
In 2011, Tulsa, OK had 26 days where the temperature reached or exceeded 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
1980 58 days
The year with the most days over 100 degrees in Dallas, Texas was 2011, with a total of 71 days over 100 degrees. This was part of a particularly intense and prolonged heatwave that affected the region.
In 2011, Houston experienced 9 days with temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The year with the most consecutive days over 100 degrees in El Paso, Texas was 1994, with a total of 32 consecutive days.
Houston experienced a record-breaking heatwave in 2011 where there were 27 consecutive days with temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This occurred from August 1 to August 27, making it one of the longest and hottest heatwaves in the city's history.