Look for the Full Wolf Moon this week
The Full Wolf Moon rises high in our January sky this week. What You Need To Know The January full moon’s common nickname is the...
‘Sudden stratospheric warming’ can drive arctic outbreaks
You’ve almost certainly heard of the polar vortex. But what about “sudden stratospheric warming,” a weather term that’s started making the rounds on social media?...
2023 had $28 billion weather and climate disasters
The U.S. dealt with 28 disasters that each cost over $1 billion, according to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. That’s the most in one...
Most of the U.S. will have to dream of a white Christmas
Burl Ives sang the words “I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer”… you’re going to need the cup of...
The Geminid meteor shower peaks this week
One of the more active meteor showers of the year peaks this week. What You Need To Know The Geminids peak Dec. 13 to 14...
What causes a ring around the moon?
“Ring around the moon means rain soon.” Maybe you’ve heard that saying–but what even causes a ring around the moon in the first place, and...
Photos vs. what your eyes see
Dazzling, shimmer curtains of red and green… you’ve probably seen amazing photos of the aurora, or northern lights. Unfortunately, if you’re lucky enough to see...
NWS updates its Winter Storm Warning criteria
Even though forecasting snowfall is often tricky, the National Weather Service (NWS) expects an update to Winter Storm Warnings will make them clearer. What You...
Tropical cyclones can come back from the dead
Tropical systems can come back from the dead, but they don’t get the next name on the list. They keep the name they had before...
The Orionid meteor shower peaks Saturday night
Tiny debris from Halley’s Comet will burn up in our sky this weekend during the peak of the Orionid meteor shower. What You Need To...