Aug. 12-13 — Peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Perseids are fragments shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle. Every August, ...

A popular target for amateur astronomers on summer nights is a planetary nebula that gives us a glimpse of the sun’s future — ...

The moon is new on August 23. Back in the evening sky, the thin crescent moon will pass three degrees south of Mars in the ...

Harkening back to science class, shorter wavelengths register blue and violet. Longer wavelengths are red, yellow, and orange. That’s why we tend to see more red, yellow, and orange sunsets. Other ...

Big Pocono State Park genuinely flies under the radar, which means more elbow room for you and fewer photobombers in your scenic shots. The journey begins with a winding drive up Camelback Mountain ...

Pendleton brings the Wild West to life with its genuine cowboy spirit and unhurried pace. This eastern Oregon treasure sits surrounded by golden wheat fields that stretch to the horizon. The wide-open ...

Desert skies, fiery sunsets, and unforgettable dinners—these Arizona spots turn twilight into a full-on dining experience.

Not a fan of bright, summery manicures, but still want to embrace some sunset shades? This more subtle spin might offer a ...

Why is the sky blue on Earth, yet space appears pitch black? This video uncovers the science behind one of nature’s most ...

Tuesday morning fog burns off with sunshine peeking through broken clouds. As the day goes, high pressure and southeast winds ...

It was a given that the people would come. But even the wildlife seemed to take an interest in the splashiest new concert ...