Find Vincent van Gogh’s Big Dipper

Here's an easy astronomy lesson, from a master in the art of loving nature.

How can you know what to believe?

It's not surprising that a new study linking extreme winter weather in the U.S. East with a warmer Arctic has drawn fire from global warming skeptics. Should you believe the study or the skeptics?

NOAA’s 2018 US spring weather outlook

NOAA's 3-month outlook predicts that U.S. will see moderate flooding, and warmer-than-normal temperatures.

Calling all cloud-gazers! NASA needs your help

Take pictures of clouds to help scientists.

Mexico City earthquake was rare ‘bending’ quake

A new study on the 2017 quake that killed 300 in Mexico City finds that both its location and cause were unusual. But seismologists say it could happen again.

Best photos of moon’s sweep past morning planets

The waning moon has now swept past all 3 bright planets in the predawn sky. Photos here from the EarthSky community.

The science of fake news gets a boost

Scientists call for studies of fake news. Plus a word about so-called "chemtrails."

Best photos of Venus and Mercury after sunset

Venus and Mercury were closer earlier this month, but they're easier to see now. Don't miss these 2 innermost worlds in our solar system, in the west after sunset.

Send your name to the sun

NASA's Parker Solar Probe, launching this summer, will travel closer to the sun than any spacecraft yet - and you can send your name along for the ride. Hear about it from William Shatner.

Wildfires will likely get worse in western North America

A new study projects increases in burning across the U.S. West and Canada. It suggests large fires - such those we've seen recently in California - may become more common.

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