Neil deGrasse Tyson explains why the sky appears blue during the day and red at sunset, breaking down the science of light ...

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Earth's atmosphere scatters sunlight, making the sky appear blue due to shorter blue light waves. Longer waves, like red and ...

A heritage of dark sky preservation means residents of Flagstaff welcome the season’s longer nights with prolonged views of ...

Mars at sunset reveals dozens of razor-thin atmospheric layers in stunning detail, helping scientists map dust and ice ...

The longer wavelength of red light means it is more weakly scattered. However, when the sun is low on the horizon at the end of the day, light must travel a long way to reach the viewer's line of ...

A Boeing 787 begins its takeoff roll as the sky glows during sunset. The moment captures the aircraft’s powerful departure ...

With major eclipses, brilliant supermoons, and lineups of five or more planets, 2026 offers something awe-inspiring in every season. Here’s what to watch for.

This county in North Carolina took a beating due to hurricanes in 2024, but now it's ready to welcome back visitors and get ...

Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes ...

Colorado is known for its scenic beauty, but some of its best views are only visible after the sun sets. Here are 5 of the ...

Driving home Tuesday evening, I was gifted with a beautiful sunset, a rare sight for me, as I am usually either in my office at that time or at home in front of an east-facing window. The sky was ...