When is the Earth Closest to the Sun?
When it's a hot summer day, it often feels like the sun is just an arm's throw away. It's not.

Now Showing: The Summer Triangle
Starring: Vega, Altair, and Deneb This is the time of year when you can spot the famous “Summer Triangle.”

The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.

When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.

What is heat lightning?
Heat lightning is common during the summer months. Learn what causes it and why you can see it.

Must-Know Tips for Rainy Day Driving.
Summer thunderstorms can be a challenge to drive in. Get some important tips on ways to drive safe.

Fall Foliage Dates
When are the peak times to see the most color? Check out our map below.

Lightning Kills, Play it Safe
There's nothing fun about being struck. Lightning is a very dangerous weather occurrence that isn't taken seriously. Have a safe, enjoyable summer. Here's how to avoid the threat of being struck by lightning.

Did Abraham Lincoln Read the Farmers' Almanac?
You and Lincoln may have something in common. February is the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. We all know him as a famous president, but did you know he was a lawyer and used the Almanac in a case?

5 Ways You May Be Inadvertently Hurting the Earth
Find out if your everyday actions may be hurting the earth.

How Do Volcanoes Affect Our Weather?
With all of the debris that volcanoes put in the air and the land, what if anything do these volcanic eruptions do to our weather?

Does that come in Green? Greener Home Improvement Tips
August 21, 2008 9:48 AM

2008 Farmers' Almanac Release
August 23, 2007 2:04 PM

Be A Nature Detective
January 17, 2008 11:32 AM

The Milky Way - A Deep Question
February 5, 2008 9:28 AM

Tornado Damage - Fujita Scale
June 16, 2008 12:17 PM

Lightning Awareness
April 27, 2007 10:04 AM

Safe Swimming Tips
May 29, 2006 9:08 AM

Keep Everyone Smiling During Thanksgiving
November 15, 2006 4:25 PM

Pruning the Vineyard with the Pros
February 23, 2006 4:17 PM

Daylight Saving Time (and other debates throughout the years)
September 12, 2006 9:12 AM

HOT NEWS: Comet 17P/Holmes is undergoing a spectacular eruption!
October 25, 2007 9:14 AM