Northern Hemisphere's Milky Way Could Be Seen in Clear Skies Without Using Telescope; Here’s the Best Way To Witness This Celestial Event During Summer and Fall

Medicine & Technology Jul 03, 2024

This summer is the best time of the year to observe the Milky Way Galaxy without the help of powerful telescopes. Check this article to learn more.

Mother of Dragons Comet Now Visible in the Northern Hemisphere in Rare Celestial Phenomenon, Marking First Appearance Since 1954

Apr 05, 2024

A city-size Halley type comet, 12P/Pons-Brooks, known for its green appearance is visible in the night sky again after 71 years. Learn more about it in this article.

What To Expect as Spring Begins? March Equinox Marks the Transition of Seasons in the Northern Hemisphere

Mar 19, 2024

Find out what to expect as spring equinox marks the transition of seasons in the Northern Hemisphere in this article.

Winter Solstice 2023 Is Coming: Jupiter, Bright Moon To Shine Together During the Longest Night of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere

Dec 19, 2023

This December 21 to 22, winter solstice is set to happen, marking the longest night of the year across the Northern Hemisphere. Read to learn more.

Geminid Meteor Shower 2023: Dazzling Celestial Spectacle Unfolds This Week, Showcasing 120 Shooting Stars Per Hour During Its Peak

Dec 10, 2023

This week, witness up to 120 colorful "shooting stars" per hour during the Geminid meteor shower's moonless peak on December 13 and 14. Find out more details about it in this article.

What Is Steve? Green, Purple Lights in the Northern Hemisphere Misidentified As Auroras

Nov 30, 2023

Steve is different from auroras and is closer to the equator. Continue reading to learn more about these green and purple lights.

Earth’s Southern Hemisphere Could Be Drying Due to El Niño, Study Suggests; How Does This Affect the Entire Planet?

Nov 05, 2023

According to a new study, the southern hemisphere of the Earth has been drying up more compared to the northern hemisphere. Read to learn more.

Weekly Stargazing Highlights in the Northern Hemisphere: See Saturn and This Year's Last Supermoon

Sep 25, 2023

This weekly stargazing guide highlights celestial events in the northern hemisphere, like the "Harvest Moon" which is the last supermoon of 2023. Continue reading to learn more.

Atlantic Ocean Current on the Brink of Critical Tipping Point That Could Disrupt Northern Hemisphere's Climate

Jul 25, 2023

Analysis shows the Atlantic Ocean current is slowing and becoming less resilient, possibly collapsing within decades, risking climate disruption. Read the article to learn more details.

Melting Permafrost Opened Massive Sinkholes That Can Devour 6-Story Buildings in Arctic Seafloor

Mar 18, 2022

The melting of Arctic ice sheet are commonly associated with the global warming. Read on to know more about a new factor that brings sinkholes in the northern hemisphere's seafloors.

Winter Solstice 2021: How To Watch The Season Change, Sunset View in Chicago on Tuesday

Dec 20, 2021

The December solstice is when the sun reaches its southernmost position, making nights longer and days shorter in the Northern hemisphere while the opposite happens in the Southern hemisphere.

New Study Suggests Half-Year Summers in the Northern Hemisphere by 2100

Mar 09, 2021

Should the effects of climate change remain unchecked, the future will have summer seasons lasting six months in the Northern Hemisphere, according to a new study.

Research Reveals How Climate Delayed Some Dinosaur Migration

Feb 17, 2021

The research found that plant-eating dinosaurs possibly arrived in the Northern Hemisphere after millions of years of meat-eating their cousins, a deferment that possibly resulted from climate change.

Spring Equinox Already Arrived In The Northern Hemisphere

Mar 24, 2017

Twice every year, Earth gets to a point in its annual trip around the sun when its Northern and Southern hemispheres obtain the same dose of daylight, called equinox.

From California to New York—Where To Catch A Glimpse of an Eclipsing Sky

Oct 23, 2014

For those of you in the states enjoying a welcomed break from the summer sun, today you may just get more than you bargained for. As the moon passes this afternoon across the northern hemisphere, the usually invisible transition will make its mark in daylight as it eclipses part of the sun. And so long as the clouds stay clear of the view, you may just have an interesting afternoon show to look out for.