Latest articles by Joe Rao
Northern Lights May Dazzle Tonight Despite a Bright Moon
A solar flare this week could amp up the northern lights this weekend.
Last Chance to See Doomed German Satellite in Night Sky
Don't miss the last opportunities to see Germany's falling ROSAT satellite in the night sky.
Halley's Comet to Put on Meteor Show Next Week
The Orionids offer one of the best meteor showers all year.
Now Is the Time to See the Mysterious Zodiacal Light
This faint glow can be seen in the predawn sky.
Could Katia Threaten the East Coast?
There is precedent for a hurricane hitting on another's tail.
Season for Mysterious 'Night-Shining' Clouds Is Here
Noctilucent clouds grace skies in summer months around dusk.
When Will the Horrible Heat Wave End?
Stuck high pressure sends temps soaring, not likely to break soon.
Will Newly Discovered Comet Dazzle or Disappoint in 2013?
Comet C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS) will make pass through the inner solar system in 2013.
Chilean Volcano Colors Southern Hemisphere Skies
Ash from the eruption alters light's path through the atmosphere.
Meteor Shower Spawned by Halley's Comet Peaks Friday
A meteor shower created by the famed Halley's comet will peak on Friday, May 6.
Reading the Weather Using the Sun, Moon and Stars
Keeping an eye on the night sky can tell a lot about the weather.
'Supermoon' Rises: Biggest Full Moon in 18 Years Occurs Saturday Night
The biggest full moon of 2011 is also a supermoon and arrives March 19.
Rainbows: How They Form & How to See Them
Water droplets refract the sun's light. Sorry, not pots o' gold here.
What's Responsible for Our Wild Winter Weather?
How El Nino, La Nina and other climate forces shaped this winter season.
Strong Solar Flare May Charge Up Northern Lights Tonight
Strong solar flare erupted yesterday, may amplify auroras tonight.
The Myth of Arctic Daylight and Darkness Exposed
Myth: Entire arctic region experiences six months of daylight and six months of darkness.
