When the new Moon rises, or in the next few nights when the Moon is a slim crescent, go outside and look up. You might see Earth’s reflected light in the dim glow. What is Earthshine? According to NASA, a new Moon occurs when all of the Sun’s light is reflected away from Earth, and […]
We all know the evening sound of a cricket. Did you know the number of cricket chirps report the temperature? It’s true! Here’s how to use the “cricket thermometer” method, according to our tried and true, The Farmer’s Almanac: The Cricket as a Thermometer Crickets are cold-blooded and take on the temperature of their surroundings. Back in […]
It seems like reports of dust devils have been showing up in social media posts all over the U.S. this spring. From Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to Boone County, Iowa, to Fountain Inn, South Carolina, and even Chicago, Illinois. In reality, these short-lived “whirlwinds” are relatively common across the world and typically harmless. They can […]
We are smack dab in the middle of Tornado Season, and it seems like every day we’re getting reports of another storm or series of storms leaving death and destruction in its wake. While you can’t prepare for every possible scenario, there are some standard protocols that could just save your life. Preparing for a […]
Summer 2026 is expected to bring a volatile mix of heat, severe thunderstorms and flooding to the United States, with El Niño developing and flexing its influence on the weather pattern. Where will it be a hot summer? As AccuWeather reports, another hot summer is predicted across most of the contiguous United States in 2026, […]
Before we go into why it’s important, just what is “Barometric Pressure” anyway? Barometric pressure, also called atmospheric pressure, is the measure of the weight of Earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere has five layers: exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere, which is the layer closest to the Earth’s surface. Barometric pressure increases as altitude decreases, with […]
Spawned by the raging interactions of powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes are some of the most awe-inspiring and destructive natural forces seen in the United States each year.The most frequent and devastating tornado events tend to occur in the region of the U.S. colloquially referred to as Tornado Alley. Tornado Alley earned its moniker due to the […]
In the early morning hours of May 5-6, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower is expected to peak, giving stargazers the chance to see a cosmic light show of shooting stars. As USA Today reports, the Eta Aquarids meteors, which are created by debris from Halley’s Comet, are renowned for their speed. They enter Earth’s atmosphere […]
After a long winter that dumped over 60 inches of snow on the Boston area, a massive “snow pile” that took months to dissolve, has finally melted away. What emerged from a massive snow pile in Somerville, Massachusetts, just northwest of downtown Boston, were cars and debris piles that had been buried for months. More than […]
The spotlight at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 ceremony shone brightly on a diverse group of artists who continue to redefine the industry, both on stage and behind the scenes. Held at the Hollywood Palladium, the event delivered a steady stream of memorable performances, heartfelt speeches, and career-defining recognitions. Zara Larsson emerged as one […]