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Death Valley superbloom 2026! Best in a decade
A Death Valley superbloom erupted this spring. This rare event only happens about every decade. Read what flowers are blooming and where, here.
March 18, 2026
Equinox fun: Track the sun’s shift now until the solstice
On this equinox, start tracking the sunset point on your western horizon. You'll see a mighty shift between now and the June solstice.
March 18, 2026
What makes a halo around the sun or moon?
A halo around the sun or moon often appears as a glowing ring in the sky. It’s a stunning sight, but have you ever wondered what causes it?
March 18, 2026
What’s a galaxy? All you need to know about galaxies
What is a galaxy? We live in a galaxy called the Milky Way. But there is so much more to know about these grand and glorious star islands in space!
March 18, 2026
‘Completely bonkers’ collision of 2 exoplanets observed
Astronomers found that the erratically flickering light from a stable star was due to debris from the collision of 2 exoplanets.
March 17, 2026
Seeking other Earths: Will this new telescope find them?
Finding Earth-sized or potentially Earth-like exoplanets is not easy. A new proposal suggests combining an orbital starshade with large ground-based telescopes.
March 17, 2026
See the year’s fastest sunsets and sunrises around equinoxes
The year's fastest sunsets and sunrises happen around the equinoxes, and the slowest sunsets and sunrises happen around the solstices.
March 17, 2026
Cloud shapes are a useful tool for predicting weather
If you become familiar with cloud shapes, it can help you know what type of weather might be coming. Read more to find out how to predict weather by the clouds.
March 15, 2026
Be a storm spotter and help during severe weather
Take the training to become a storm spotter to help keep meteorologists informed of what's happening on the ground and keep people safe.
March 15, 2026
What are the Ides of March, and why should you beware?
What are the Ides of March? That's March 15. In Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar was warned to "Beware the Ides of March" before his assassination.
March 15, 2026
