The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only three bird species ever observed at ...

The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only three bird species ever observed at the South Pole. In fact ...

When viewing a meteor shower, you are seeing pieces of comet debris that heat up and burn as they enter the Earth's ...

The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the most beloved celestial events in the Northern Hemisphere, is back for 2025—but ...

As many as 100 "shooting stars" per hour can be visible, but a bright moon on the peak of the Perseids on Aug. 12 and 13 means evasive action is required.

The coming week will see the gas giant Saturn return to the Northern Hemisphere's late night sky, after spending the last few ...

Northern Australia's annual monsoon season brings relief to drought-stricken lands and revitalizes crops and livestock for ...

Put down your beach volleyball and take off your Crocs, summer fans, as this year your favorite season will be a little bit ...

Scientists have found evidence that the Asian continent was free of permafrost all the way to its northerly coast with the Arctic Ocean when Earth’s ...

Learn 9 amazing facts about the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)! Find out what causes them, where to see them, and how to check the northern lights forecast.

Explore the key differences between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, including seasons, climate, constellations, and more, explained simply for students. Understand how Earth's tilt affects ...

The 2025 summer solstice takes place on June 20, heralding the onset of astronomical summer and the longest day of the year.