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What is thundersnow? The weird weather phenomenon rumbling through the East Coast and Midwest

The conditions needed to create thunderstorms are very rare, and can be dangerous, meteorologists warn.

LiveScience · Jan 6, 2025

Grieving orca mom carries dead calf around on her head for a 2nd time

An orca famous for carrying a dead calf around has once again been spotted with a deceased newborn on her head in Puget Sound, but there's some good news for her endangered southern resident killer whale pod.

LiveScience · Jan 3, 2025

Northern lights could be visible again in the US as another new flare erupts from the sun

There is a great chance of northern lights this weekend — especially at high latitudes

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

How to see Aurora Borealis across the US on New Year’s Eve

The dazzling kaleidoscope is expected to shine a glow over several northern U.S. states during the height of New Year’s Eve celebrations

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

Northern Lights To Be Visible In US Skies On New Year's Eve - See If You're in The Zone

On New Year's Eve, a powerful geomagnetic storm is projected to produce vivid northern lights to the upper US states. The best viewing periods are anticipated to be early Tuesday morning.

International Business Times · Dec 31, 2024

Spectacular Northern Lights to be visible in some US states on New Year’s Eve

There’s a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight and tomorrow

Aurora chasers are on high alert for powerful geomagnetic storm conditions on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 with northern lights possible deep into mid-latitudes.

Space · Dec 30, 2024

The sun in 2025: How the solar cycle will shape our year ahead

We look ahead to 2025 as the sun ramps up its activity, driven by the peak of the current solar cycle.

Space · Dec 27, 2024

The most important and shocking climate stories of 2024

Soaring carbon emissions, an unexpected new source of global warming, and collapsing ocean currents shocked scientists in 2024. Here are our picks for this year's top climate change stories.

LiveScience · Dec 26, 2024

Auroras could light up the skies on Christmas, thanks to a powerful solar flare heading toward Earth

A display of auroras is expected to light up the skies on Christmas Day, thanks to a powerful M8.9 solar flare enroute to Earth.

LiveScience · Dec 25, 2024