Does Solar Wind Affect the Weather?
With global warming being discussed as a major climate and weather altering catalyst, some experts are also looking at solar wind. What is solar wind and can it affect the weather?

Weather Instruments
Here's a quick primer on common weather instruments that may be used to forecast winter temperatures and storms.

Is There Life On Mars?
You've heard of the "man on the moon" but what about "man on mars?" Read about the idea of a man on mars here.

What are northern lights?
When can they be seen? Fall is a great time to get out and look for the northern lights. But just what are these colors in the sky?

What is an Annular Eclipse of the Sun?
You've heard of a solar and perhaps a lunar eclipse, but what is an annular eclipse?

Does the Moon Glow?
Learn how and why we can see the moon in the dark night sky.

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

May is Great for Mercury Watching
Are you ready for some night sky fun? Be sure to find out what’s happening and how you may be able to easily recognize this planet in the night sky.

Astronomer's Notebook: Solar Eclipse
What causes a solar eclipse? We've got the answer here in the Astronomer's Notebook!

Astronomer's Notebook: The Northern Lights
Discover the cause of these dazzling natural light shows.

HOT NEWS: Comet 17P/Holmes is undergoing a spectacular eruption!
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What is the UV Index
UV Index: What is it? The UV Index is a next day forecast of the amount of skin damaging UV radiation expected to reach the earth's surface...

Tommy Linstroth
Tommy Linstroth is the Head of Sustainable Initiatives for Melaver, Inc. He is responsible for spearheading all of the company’s sustainable real estate developments, including one of the first sustainable projects in the U.S. which is also cited on the...

Dates and Times of Full Moons in 2007 and 2008
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of full moons in 2007 and 2008 from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, 2008 Farmers'...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Alaska
Farmers' Almanac Weather Summary for Alaska Due to Alaska's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Alaska. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect...