What Is Diamond Dust? How Does This ‘Clear-Sky Precipitation’ Form Without Clouds?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.02.2024 08:25 AM

A type of precipitation falls from a clear sky in very tiny ice crystals that appear to be suspended in the air. Read the article to learn more.

2024 Strawberry Moon: Here's How To Catch the Lowest Full Moon of the Year a Day After Summer Solstice

06.18.2024 00:01 AM

A day after the summer solstice, the Strawberry Moon will be at its fullest. Read to learn more. The Strawberry Moon, which is the Full Moon of this summer, will be fullest by June 21.

Moon in Broad Daylight: Here's Why We Can Sometimes See Earth's Natural Satellite in the Daytime Sky

05.30.2024 06:08 AM

Though the Moon is usually associated with nighttime, it is actually frequently visible during the day. Read to learn more.

Sunrise and Sunset: Here's Why the Sky Is Full of Colors During Dusk and Dawn

04.30.2024 22:30 PM

Though the sky is always blue during the day, different vibrant colors could flash during sunrise and sunset. Read to find out why.

Illuminated Venus Remains Bright at Morning Sky; Catch It Before It Disappears in Dawn Light

02.05.2024 20:54 PM

The planet will remain visible in the morning sky and eventually get lost in dawn light. Read to learn more.

Dazzling Nacreous Clouds Paint the Sky: Rare Phenomenon Graces Britain with Stunning Iridescent Displays

12.26.2023 01:00 AM

Rare 'mother of pearl' clouds, typically seen in polar regions, dazzle viewers in Teesside, Yorkshire, and Kent, captivating the UK. Check it out in this article.

Mercury To Peak at Its Highest Point During the Weekend; Here's How To Watch the Swift Planet

09.21.2023 21:56 PM

Mercury will be experiencing its greatest elongation west on September 22. Read to know how to watch it in the sky.

Rare 'Gigantic Jets' Blasting Upward in the Sky Snapped by Photographer; What Exactly Are These Lightning Bolts?

08.31.2023 21:34 PM

Gigantic jets are considered the rarest and most powerful type of lightning bolts. Read to learn more.

Meteor Lights Up Kentucky Sky; Residents Report Witnessing Bright Light, Loud Noise Overnight

08.03.2023 23:31 PM

A meteor streak illuminated the Kentucky sky on Wednesday and was witnessed by other states in the commonwealth. Check out this article to learn more details.

From the Start of Perseids Meteor Shower to Views of the Crescent Moon Close to Different Planets: Here Are Some Night Sky Events This Week

07.17.2023 07:36 AM

The Perseids Meteor Shower, which starts this week, will continue until August 24 and will peak on August 12 to 13. Read to learn more.

Summer Solstice 2023: Venus, Mars, Crescent Moon Will Appear in the Night Sky This Week

06.19.2023 08:30 AM

Venus and Mars will make an appearance in the night sky along with the crescent moon. Read more to know what to expect this summer solstice.

Earth's Noctilucent Clouds Return; Here's How To Spot the Driest, Coldest, Rarest, Highest Clouds on the Planet

06.05.2023 22:16 PM

The peak season for viewing noctilucent clouds is when summer solstice in June takes place up. This season goes on until the end of July. Read to learn more.

Auroras With Strange Behavior Captured in the Night Sky; What Caused Them to Pulsate and Tear Apart?

05.22.2023 06:17 AM

Sky gazers were puzzled by unusual blobs of northern lights were spotted across the night sky in Europe after a solar storm event. Find out more in this article.

5th Brightest Star 'Vega' To Shine Visibly on All Evenings of May; Here's How and Where You Can Watch It

05.15.2023 22:31 PM

Throughout the whole month of May, the Vega star will radiantly shine over the night sky. Read to learn more.

Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower May 2023: How, When, and Where Can You Watch It?

05.04.2023 21:30 PM

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower will peak on May 5 and 6 and can be seen from both the northern and southern hemispheres, though it may be more visible for those from the southern hemisphere. Read to learn more.

From Full Flower Moon to Shooting Stars From Halley's Comet: Here's What You Should Add to Your Sky Watchlist This Week

04.30.2023 23:51 PM

The first week of May is filled with great sky and moon watching events to look forward to, including the full Flower Moon and the Eta-Aquarids meteor shower. Read to learn more.

Meteor, Alien, or Satellite? Confusion Surfaces as Bright Light Flashes Over Ukrainian Skies

04.20.2023 23:21 PM

Though people have been speculating that the bright light could have been a meteor, alien, or satellite, things have finally been cleared up by authorities. Read to learn more.

Bizarre UFO-like Red Light Halo Appears in the Night Sky in Italy; What Is This Mysterious Disk?

04.04.2023 23:51 PM

The red light halo flashed and faded in a span of milliseconds in the night sky in Italy. Read to learn more details.

From Mercury's Peak to Lyrid Meteor Shower: Here's What You Should Add to Your Sky Viewing Watchlist This April 2023

04.02.2023 21:55 PM

Look out for these sky viewing events this April 2023. Read to learn more. This April 2023, sky viewers are in for a treat, as several cosmic events are lining up.

Jupiter-Venus Conjunction Set To Happen Tonight; Here's How To Spot These Two Planets Together

03.01.2023 20:51 PM

Skygazers are in for a spectacular view as the Jupiter-Venus conjunction is set to happen soon. Read to learn more.

Asteroid Lights Up the Night Sky Above the English Channel: When Should People Worry About Space Rocks Hitting Earth?

02.13.2023 07:50 AM

A tiny asteroid penetrated Earth's atmosphere and lighted up the sky of the English Channel at about 3 a.m. on Monday, February 13. Read the article to learn more details.