May 2021 Lunar Eclipse: How And When To See It
The May 2021 lunar eclipse is set to occur in the final week of the month, and most of the U.S. will be able to …
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First Pink Supermoon Of 2021 Will Light Up The Sky This Month
Nighttime skywatchers and astronomers can expect a pink supermoon near the end of the month. This month’s full moon earned this unusual distinction for a …
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Lyrid Meteor Shower: How And When To Watch It
The Lyrid meteor shower, named after the constellation Lyra, will peak on the night of April 21 and last into the early morning hours on …
Worm Moon: The Best Time To See March’s Full Moon
The March full moon, also known as the worm moon, will make an appearance late this month. The moon is officially full on Sunday, March …
Snow Moon Will Light Up The Sky This Weekend
February 2021 is ending with an astronomical treat for everyone — a full moon. This weekend at precisely 3:17 a.m. EST on Saturday, Feb. 27, …
When To See The Brightest Planets In The Sky In February
February is the shortest month of the year, and it’s also going to be a quiet month for stargazers and astronomers alike. On any given …
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Earth Is Spinning Faster Than It Has In The Past Half-Century And 2021 Could Be The Shortest Year Yet
Earth’s rotation has been speeding up lately, and it’s currently spinning faster than it has in the last 50 years. In the 1960s, scientists developed …
The Wolf Moon: The First Full Moon Of The Year Is Coming At The End Of January
The new year is in full swing, and the first full moon of 2021 will officially occur on January 28 at 2:16 p.m. EST. Even …
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When To See The Full Cold Moon—The Last Full Moon Of 2020
Say what you will about 2020, but this year has been filled with some rare and exceptional treats for stargazers. This was the year that …
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How To Raise Chickens In Your Backyard — From Someone Who’s Done It
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How To See Saturn And Jupiter On The Winter Solstice—Closer Than They’ve Been In 350 Years
The final major celestial moment of 2020 is expected to happen on the longest night of the year — the winter solstice. On Dec. 21, …
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How To See 5 Planets In The Night Sky This Month
Longer nights, drier weather and clear skies during the fall months create the perfect conditions for viewing the night sky. And this November, we’ll get …
NASA Spacecraft Captures Images Of ‘sprites’ And ‘elves’ On Jupiter For The First Time
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter since 2016, and it just recently snapped imagery of colorful bursts of electrical flashes. “Sprites” and “elves,” as …
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How To See The Star That Flashes Red And Green This Time Of Year
Every fall in the Northern Hemisphere, watchful stargazers can spot an exceptionally bright star that appears to flash red and green. Look to the northeast …
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Summer Temperatures Are Expected To Last Longer Than Usual This Year
September has arrived, and before the month is out, fall will officially be here. But, that summer heat isn’t likely to suddenly disappear on the …
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Farmers’ Almanac Released Its Winter Weather Prediction And It’s Exactly What You’d Expect From 2020
Summer hasn’t even ended yet, but the Farmers’ Almanac has already issued their winter forecast — and let’s just say it’s on par with the …
Fall Foliage Will Peak Two Weeks Later Than Usual This Year
Summer is winding down and fall is right around the corner, which means we’ll soon start to see the leaves changing colors. The beautiful colors …
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Best Time To See This Year’s Rare Halloween Blue Moon
Nothing says “spooky Halloween” quite like a full moon, and the full moon on October 31 this year is extra special. That’s because the full …
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The Best Days To See Meteor Showers This Summer
The Delta Aquariids is a summertime meteor shower known for being long-lasting and sporadic. The meteors from this annual shower are most easily seen in …
5 Planets Will Be Visible To The Naked Eye This Weekend
We’ve all seen pictures of the planets in textbooks or models of our solar system in museums, but this weekend, everyone will have a chance …
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Every Astronomical Event Happening In July—And How To See Them
July is an especially busy month for night sky watchers and astronomers alike. Anyone who stayed up after the fireworks on the Fourth of July …
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There’s Going To Be A Full ‘Buck Moon’ After The 4th Of July Fireworks
July’s full moon goes by many names: Buck Moon, Thunder Moon and Hay Moon are the most common. In one way or another, all of …
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This Summer Is Going To Be One Of The Hottest On Record
Spring has been a roller-coaster ride of big temperature swings with warmer than average days followed by frigid temperatures and scattered snowfall. The spring season …
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May’s Full Supermoon Is Called A ‘flower Moon’ And You’re Going To Want To See It
Look up early Thursday morning this week, and you may be lucky enough to catch 2020’s third and final supermoon. The May full moon, also …
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April’s Pink Supermoon Will Be The Biggest And Brightest All Year
Look up next week, and you’ll be able to spot the biggest and brightest full moon we’ll see all year. April’s full moon, also known …
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A Full ‘worm Moon’ Is Happening This Month—Here’s What That Means
The first supermoon of 2020 is lighting up the night sky next week. The exact moment of the full moon is precisely 1:48 p.m. EDT …
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A Full ‘Snow Moon’ Is Coming This Weekend
This weekend is a full moon weekend! February’s full moon, also known as the Snow Moon, will occur Sunday morning at exactly 2:33 a.m. EST. …
GMC Is Making An Electric Hummer Super Truck With 1,000 Horsepower
General Motors is resurrecting the Hummer — as an electric truck. The automaker made the announcement in a Super Bowl commercial featuring basketball star Lebron …
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There Will Be 13 Full Moons, 2 Supermoons And 1 Blue Moon In 2020—Here’s How You Can See Them All
Most years have 12 full moons — one every month. That’s because the moon takes a little under a month, or 29 1/2 days, to …
Here’s How You Can See Venus And Saturn ‘kiss’ In A Rare Celestial Event
Look up Tuesday, Dec. 10 at around dusk, and you’ll be able to spot Venus, our closest celestial neighbor, appearing right next to Saturn, the …
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The Year’s Biggest Meteor Shower Will Peak This Month
The Geminids meteor shower is widely acknowledged as the most active and reliable meteor shower skywatchers can spot every year. The Geminids have been known …
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Get Ready For A Big, Bright ‘hunter’s Moon’ On Oct. 13
The October full moon will occur at 5:08 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 13 this year — an appropriate date for a bright full moon during …
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A Rare ‘micromoon’ Will Make For An Extra-Spooky Friday The 13th
September’s full moon, also known as the Harvest Moon, and Friday the 13th, a notoriously unlucky day in Western superstition, are quickly approaching. This year, …
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The Farmers’ Almanac Winter Weather Outlook Is Here
The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac made headlines recently with their dire, bitter cold predictions for winter. The official start to fall is …
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This Photographer Captured A Double Rainbow And Lightning In The Same Photo
Seeing a rainbow after a storm passes is already a rare experience. Seeing a double rainbow is even rarer. One lucky photographer in western Kentucky’s …
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How To Watch The Perseid Meteor Shower This Month
Every year late in the summer, the Earth passes through the orbital path of the Comet Swift-Tuttle, allowing skywatchers to see the Perseid meteor shower. …
Summer 2019: Hot, Wet Weather Wastes No Time Arriving
Nearly everyone has already gotten at least a taste of summer weather, and current forecasts show that there’s plenty more where that came from. The Climate …
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Spring Forecast 2019: Don’t Put Your Coat Away Any Time Soon
Spring is less than a month away, and it cannot get here fast enough for everyone who’s sick of the freezing cold temperatures. Nearly every …
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Here’s When You Can See The Super Blood Wolf Moon
Just the sound of “Super Blood Wolf Moon” sounds impressive. It’s what everyone is calling the only total lunar eclipse of 2019, happening on the …
How To See The ‘Christmas Comet’ When It Passes Close To Earth This Weekend
You may be able to witness a holiday miracle in the stars this season. In between the end of Hanukkah and Christmas, some observers will …
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This Map Shows Your Chances Of A White Christmas
Are you hoping to wake up to a fresh coat of fluffy snow on the ground on Christmas morning? Depending on what state you live in, …
Thanksgiving Forecast: Here’s What’s In Store For The Country
Here’s another reason to give thanks this Thursday: The weather pattern on Thanksgiving Day is shaping up to be a rather docile one. All the …
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A Meteor Shower Will Be The Real Treat This Halloween—No Tricks About It
The Southern Taurids meteor shower arrives every year in late September and lasts until mid-November, peaking at the end of October. While the Southern Taurids …
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The National Weather Service Is Predicting A Mild Winter For Most Of The U.S.
The Climate Prediction Center, a part of the National Weather Service, is calling for a mild winter for most of the United States. The seasonal …
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A Heat Wave Revealed Centuries-Old Gardens And Ancient Settlements—All Still Underground
The United Kingdom is coming off a record hot summer that left plants struggling for a drink. Fields that are usually green through the summer …
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Here’s What You Need To Know About The Purple Ribbon In The Sky Named ‘Steve’
People have been tracking aurora-like ribbons of purple and white light in the northernmost latitudes since 2015. But according to new research, the celestial phenomenon …
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The Farmers’ Almanac And Old Farmer’s Almanac Are Forecasting Very Different Winters
The Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac have released their outlooks for the upcoming winter. Yes. It’s already that time of year when we …
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Fall Forecast Shows Summer-Like Weather Will Hang Around For Much Of The Country
Fall is less than a month away with its official start on Sept. 22. If the calendar’s not proof enough, the days are getting a …
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The Perseid Meteor Shower This Month Is Set To Be Extraordinary
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the best and brightest showers all year long, and it’s one we can count on every August. This …
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Mars Will Be Close To Earth On July 31
Mars is about to be the closest it’s been to Earth since 2003, giving us Earthlings the best view of the Red Planet in 15 …
Is Showering During A Thunderstorm Actually Dangerous?
With the warm seasons come thunderstorms — and most of us have enough sense to go inside as soon as we hear the first rumble …
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