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How the Northern Lights Illuminate the Night Sky
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How does the aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) work? What causes it? Why can you only see it in the North? Are the myths about it producing sound true?
12 Animals That Start With 'M': From Manatee to Muscovy Duck
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How many animal names start with an "M"? The animal kingdom has many incredible animals that start with "M," including mighty predators, gentle giants, the largest species of fish and common animals found in the northern hemisphere.
December Is the Time to See the Cold Cold Moon
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When December's moongazing rolls around, you'll want to take a look at the cold moon, an appropriate moniker if there ever was one.
Polaris Star: How to Spot the North Star in the Night Sky
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Polaris, also known as the North Star, is almost exactly over the celestial North Pole, making it extremely useful for navigation (and for making wishes on, as well).
5 Things You Didn't Know About the Autumnal Equinox
The autumnal equinox is the day Earth is perfectly angled to the sun, so the day and night are of equal length. Well, almost.
Is Ophiuchus the 13th Zodiac Sign?
Thousands of years ago, the Babylonians created the zodiac and dropped a constellation when it didn't quite fit into their schematic. Its name? Ophiuchus. Should it be part of our horoscope?
The Hunter's Moon Will Glow in Peak, Orange Glory This Weekend
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In 2022, the full moon, called the hunter's moon, will occur Oct. 9. Why is it called that and when can you see it?
Why Is the Tropic of Cancer Important?
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You've probably heard of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, but do you know the difference?
What Is The Jet Stream and How Is Climate Change Affecting It?
Polar temperatures are changing more rapidly than equatorial ones, making the jet stream slower and wider, and extreme events longer-lasting.
How much do you know about summer solstice?
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From its pagan and its religious roots to the mystery of Stonehenge and other ancient sites, the summer solstice has meant many things to many people on this planet. See how much you know about when and why the summer solstice happens, and why it's been considered a magical time of the year.