Question

proofread the following text and insert any missing apostrophes.

astronomers are telling people to be especially watchful this evening, as a rare event could be making a very special appearance. the release of energised particles from the sun, coupled with particularly helpful overnight conditions, is predicted to make the northern lights (aurora borealis) visible much further south than normal. interviewed earlier today by chris ross, channel sixs science correspondent, derwent universitys professor andrew higgins told her that, \its a once-in-a-decade opportunity that people really shouldnt miss. thanks to several fronts of high air pressure, the skies tonight will be particularly clear. ill be over the moon come the dawn.\

Explanation:

🆕 New Concept Discovered: Apostrophe Rules for Possession and Contraction
Using apostrophes to show ownership or combine words.

Step 1: Identify possessive nouns needing apostrophes

We look for nouns that own or are associated with another noun:

• "Channel Sixs science correspondent": The science correspondent belongs to Channel Six. Since "Channel Six" is a singular proper noun, we add an apostrophe followed by an "s" to show possession: Channel Six's.
• "Derwent Universitys Professor": The professor belongs to Derwent University. Since "Derwent University" is a singular proper noun, we add an apostrophe followed by an "s" to show possession: Derwent University's.

Step 2: Identify contractions needing apostrophes

We look for shortened words where letters have been omitted:

• "Its a once-in-a-decade...": This stands for "It is", which is a contraction. We need an apostrophe to replace the missing "i": It's.
• "...people really shouldnt miss.": This stands for "should not", which is a contraction. We need an apostrophe to replace the missing "o": shouldn't.
• "Ill be over the moon...": This stands for "I will", which is a contraction. We need an apostrophe to replace the missing "wi": I'll.

Answer:

Astronomers are telling people to be especially watchful this evening, as a rare event could be making a very special appearance. The release of energised particles from the sun, coupled with particularly helpful overnight conditions, is predicted to make the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) visible much further south than normal. Interviewed earlier today by Chris Ross, Channel Six's science correspondent, Derwent University's Professor Andrew Higgins