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How to photograph snowflakes from Michael Peres

An expert photographer of nature’s beauty on a minuscule scale, Michael Peres offers you tips on how to photograph snowflakes.

Deanna Conners

January 28, 2026

Heiligenschein is the halo around your head’s shadow

Have you ever looked down at your shadow and noticed it looks like you have a bright halo around your head? That's heiligenschein.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

January 28, 2026

Tiger shark mating site identified off Maui

Researchers have identified a tiger shark mating site off Maui. Their study reveals a predictable gathering pattern among the sharks for mating.

Cristina Ortiz

January 26, 2026

Major winter storm set to impact large swath of the U.S.

A major winter storm is affecting millions across the United States. Heavy snow and significant ice is possible starting Friday night. More info here.

Rachel Duensing

January 22, 2026

New clues to woolly rhino extinction found in wolf’s stomach

Scientists found woolly rhino tissue in a 14,400-year-old frozen wolf’s stomach. Genomics suggest these rhinos went extinct rapidly.

Shireen Gonzaga

January 21, 2026

The elephant shrew is a long-snouted speedster

The elephant shrew is a small but clever creature. It survives using speed, memory and keen senses in a world where predators lurk at every turn.

Cristina Ortiz

January 19, 2026

See lightning forms from the traditional to bizarre

Beyond bolts, there are many lightning forms that you might see, including red sprites, blue jets and more. Read about them and see examples here.

EarthSky Voices

January 18, 2026

Arctic air flowing into the southern United States Friday

Arctic air is diving south across the United States, impacting millions of people, even as far south as south Florida! Get the forecast details here.

Rachel Duensing

January 15, 2026

Wildfires becoming more frequent in the north: See the maps

See satellite data and maps that show wildfires becoming more frequent in the far north, especially in northern Eurasia. Numbers of fires have skyrocketed.

EarthSky Voices

January 15, 2026