Understanding the science behind Earth's changing seasons
The different seasons shape our lives and daily routines including the clothing choices we make, what activities we ...
Saturn's stunning ring system to suddenly vanish from view
Saturn's iconic ring system will disappear, albeit temporarily, on March 23—a preview of its fate in 100 million years.
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‘Earth’s axis and orbit shape its seasons— other planets have winter and summer too’
the common understanding is that Earth’s tilt dominates seasons. That said, my research makes an argument for Earth’s orbital eccentricity being underappreciated in determining our seasons.
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When is the first day of spring? It's in March but beyond that, it depends
Meteorological spring lasts from March 1 to May 31. Meteorological seasons use temperature cycles and the Gregorian calendar ...
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Earth’s Next Ice Age Might Already Be on the Way—Here’s What Scientists Just Discovered
Earth’s climate has never been static. It shifts between warm interglacial periods and deep freezes, driven by complex ...
Planet revolutions and why the Earth needs leap years
For example, Mercury, being closest to the sun, takes just 88 Earth days to complete one orbit. On the other hand, Neptune, ...
Yes, Saturn’s Rings Are About To Disappear — Here’s Why
Here's everything you need to know about why Saturn's rings are about to disappear — and when they will return.
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Spring Equinox Is Almost Here: Have You Heard the Egg-Balancing Myth?
The vernal equinox heralds the arrival of spring in the northern hemisphere. But is it the only day you can balance an egg on its end?
Meteorological Spring vs. Astronomical Spring. Here's the difference
Astronomical seasons are based on the Earth's position around the sun. Spring begins at the Vernal Equinox, which occurs at 2:01 a.m. PDT on March 20 this year. The Equinox marks the point in the ...