Every Halloween, kids canvass neighborhoods looking for goodies. But where did this tradition come from? Find out.

How did candy corn come to be associated with Halloween? We explain!

Bundle up and head outside to watch the December Geminids, considered the best of the annual meteor displays. Learn more about this active meteor shower coming to a backyard sky near you!

Birth Month Birds at a Glance January: Owl, thoughtful and wise February: Chickadee, cheerful and social March: Robin, tough and lively April: Duck, sociable and adaptable May: Hummingbird, joyful and agile June: Dove, peaceful and sociable July: Eagle, strong and courageous August: Woodpecker, open-minded and curious September: Hawk, dependable and steady October: Vulture, resourceful and

Only a few weeks after Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS put on a dazzling show, another comet is headed for a close encounter with the Sun and may become a special celestial sight. Reported to be visible as early as October 28, 2024, The New York Post says that the Halloween Comet “may become bright enough to see during the daytime.” As

This year’s December night sky brings the Full Cold Moon as well as excellent opportunities to view Jupiter, Venus, and other bright planets. Don’t miss a beautiful crescent Moon on Christmas morning (before sunrise). Also, while one of the most popular shooting stars usually arrive in December, the light of the full Moon will obscure

Winter weather 2023-2024, meteorologically speaking (December 2023-February 2024), ranked as the warmest on record for the contiguous US, with the average temperature hovering around 37.6°F, which is 5.4°F more than usual. North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire all had their warmest winter on record, while an additional 26 states

Quick Reference What: Snow produced when cold dry air crosses relatively warm lake water and dumps the absorbed moisture downwind. Where: Great Lakes shoreline counties of NY, PA, OH, MI, and southwest Ontario. Most concentrated east of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. When: Late fall through winter, before the lakes freeze over. Worst recent storm:

Oranges, lemons, and limes add a natural touch to winter decorations. Here is our easy guide for how to dry fruit for garland, gifts, and drinks.

The holidays are fast approaching, and at this point in the year, it’s always a good idea to get ahead of the holiday buying season by figuring out what gifts you will get for your loved ones. Luckily for you, we’ve handpicked a selection of gift ideas that are perfect for the green thumb friend