The sun is about to make another disappearing act in North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The summit show on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds in pitch darkness; That’s twice as long as the total solar eclipse that darkened U.S. skies in 2017. This… Read More »
We compare the ski resorts of Niseko (left) and Whistler (right) – Tourism Whistler/Mike Crane Congratulations, you’ve saved enough money for a dream ski holiday. Now the question is; Where do you spend it? Two resorts almost always top the lists for British skiers: Whistler Blackcomb in Canada and Niseko in Japan. Both have appeared… Read More »
The sun is about to make another disappearing act in North America, turning day into night during a total solar eclipse. The summit show on April 8 will last up to 4 minutes and 28 seconds in pitch darkness; That’s twice as long as the total solar eclipse that darkened U.S. skies in 2017. This… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. January begins with the Quadrantids, one of the fastest yet most powerful meteor showers of the year. The showers are expected to peak between January 3 and 4, according to the American Meteor Society. Skywatchers… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. January begins with the Quadrantids, one of the fastest yet most powerful meteor showers of the year. The showers are expected to peak between January 3 and 4, according to the American Meteor Society. Skywatchers… Read More »
The new year brings with it a new set of exciting astronomical events in the night sky, which will take place in the middle of the day in what will be a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle for many. From planetary alignments to the “Super Harvest Lunar Eclipse,” here are the most important astronomy events on your 2024… Read More »
Snowbird is an all-rounder with Grand Prix-style grooming tools and a range of off-piste bowls – Visit Utah/Scott Markewitz Above the Great Salt Lake and its three-mile-deep copper ore mines, Utah’s Wasatch Range looms large, with a wrinkled expression and a treeline that often reaches as high as its forehead. The high-altitude Sierra, which means… Read More »
Light pollution has become increasingly concentrated and expanded in urban areas, and with the advent of LED lighting, it is increasing by up to 10% per year in North America based on the visibility of stars in the night sky. In our latest research, we found that glare from cities and urban slums can strongly… Read More »