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Kelly Kizer Whitt

International Cloud Appreciation Day is September 11

The international Cloud Appreciation Day is September 11, 2026. Learn how to participate here and see a gallery of beautiful clouds.

Anak Krakatau erupts in Indonesia, 8 people missing

Anak Krakatau erupted in early September, sending gas and ash into the atmosphere. 8 people, including 5 journalists, are now missing.

Do black holes have hidden hair? Scientists are searching

If black holes have extra matter around them - aka hidden hair - astronomers could find it by measuring the different characteristics of these ripples.

What is an Equal Earth projection map? See comparisons here

Everyone is familiar with the Mercator map, a flattened view of Earth. But what is the Equal Earth projection map, and how does it compare?

Will fall migration 2026 bring a billion bird night?

Will we see a billion bird night during fall migration this year? And get tips on how you can help birds by turning off exterior lights.

Small asteroid hit Earth’s atmosphere Sunday near Australia

A small asteroid impacted Earth's atmosphere harmlessly on Sunday. Scientists spotted it just 6 hours earlier. It was the 13th asteroid spotted before impact.

Labor Day: Learn its history and traditions

Labor Day is a federal US holiday that falls on the 1st Monday in September and is considered the unofficial end of summer.

Octans and Apus circle the south celestial pole

Octans and Apus are 2 constellations that you have to be in the Southern Hemisphere to see. Plus, Octans is home to the south celestial pole.

Hurricane triplets spin across the Pacific Ocean

Rare hurricane triplets are currently spinning across the Pacific Ocean: Lowell, Karina and Marie. Did El Niño play a part? Find out here.

BepiColombo mission 1 step closer to Mercury today

The BepiColombo mission has been maneuvering its way into orbit around Mercury for 8 years. On September 3, it successfully released 2 orbiters.