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What is a hybrid eclipse? A total and annular combined

A hybrid eclipse is a solar eclipse that appears as total for some and annular for others, with those farther from the centerline seeing a partial eclipse.

EarthSky Voices

April 9, 2023

Medieval monks’ moon journals aid modern volcano studies

Medieval monks kept detailed nature journals, which included stories of strangely dark lunar eclipses. Today, those old journals are helping researchers pinpoint dates of past volcanic eruptions.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

April 7, 2023

Severe storms, tornadoes, hail for U.S. Midwest and South

The same areas of the Midwest and Mississippi Valley hit late last week by tornadoes will be facing more severe storms this week.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

April 4, 2023

Antarctic meltwater threatens collapse of ocean’s overturning circulation

Scientists said that Antarctic meltwater is slowing ocean currents and threatening the collapse of our vital ocean 'overturning.'

EarthSky Voices

April 3, 2023

Bird migration forecasts get a boost from AI

Researchers use machine learning to track bird migration. Through BirdCast, scientists can inform citizens of when to turn their lights out to protect birds.

EarthSky Voices

April 2, 2023

Severe weather pummels U.S. Midwest and South, 21 dead

Severe weather and tornadoes pummeled the central United States, and into the South, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Images and video here.

Peter Forister

Kelly Kizer Whitt

April 1, 2023

Tornadoes hard to forecast, but predictions improving

Meteorologists are making improvements in forecasting tornadoes. New tools, such as drones and computer modeling, are aiding improvements.

EarthSky Voices

April 1, 2023

How wildlife can help curb global warming

A new study shows that protecting wildlife can play a huge role in carbon storage and limiting climate change. Read what animals make a big difference.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 29, 2023