Fata Morgana: The Strange Mirages at Sea
Learn all about “Fata Morgana,” a rare optical illusion and phenomenon that frightened sailors on the high seas.
folklore
What Does Weather Lore Say About Hurricanes?
Hurricane season begins June 1st! What signs from nature did our ancestors watch to warn against weather’s fiercest storm? Check out the list and watch the cows and alligators.
5 Fun Turkey Facts For Thanksgiving
Time to start talking turkey for Turkey Day! Here are 5 things you may not have known about these unusual birds!
What Is An Onion Snow?
Isn’t winter over? What does this kind of snow have to do with spring? Find out!
December Weather Lore Sayings That Are Not All About Snow
Find out what the weather this month means for the rest of the year!
Full Moon June 2026 – Strawberry Moon And Alternative Names
The full Moon June 2026 is one of the sweetest of the year—the Strawberry Moon. But why does the full Moon in June have such a berry-licious name, and what other names are associated with the astronomical event every June in other cultures? June 2026 Full Moon: Monday, June 29, 2026Peak Illumination: 3:44 a.m. Eastern Time Full
Full Moon March 2026 – Worm Moon And Alternative Names
Why is March’s full moon called the Full Worm Moon?
The Dying of the Light: A Weather Folklore
Norse mythology had its own explanation for why winter is so dark. Learn more!
Ghost Lights: A Weather Folklore
Will-o-the-wisps are spooky floating lights believed to lead unwary travelers to their doom. Learn more!
