Long before smartphones, weather radar, and seven-day forecasts, farmers looked to a much older source of information: the night sky.

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Summer traditions have changed dramatically over the past few decades. Before smartphones, streaming services, and air-conditioned homes became the norm,...

Long before Doppler radar and satellite imagery, people read the natural world to forecast the weather: sky color, cloud shape,...

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A look at America's sunniest cities. Looking for endless blue skies and year-round sunshine? Whether you're planning a winter escape,...

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Mardi Gras 2026 has already come and gone (it fell on Tuesday, February 17). The next Fat Tuesday is Tuesday,...

The Harvest Moon is the full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox, the September full Moon most years and an...