Spring’s final meteor shower – the Eta Aquarids – will peak early Friday morning. Here’s what you should know.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
‘Absolutely insane:’ Severe storms expected in central US; tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma
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Deadly, destructive Hurricane Ida retired from list of storm names
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US air quality remains ‘very unhealthy’ and ‘hazardous’ for millions of Americans, new report says
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The Lyrid meteor shower will soon light up the April night sky. Here’s when you can see it.
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The full pink moon is coming Saturday evening. Will it actually be pink?
The full pink moon will rise in the eastern sky on Saturday night. Here’s how to watch and what you should know.
April blizzard blasts northern Plains; more severe storms likely in central US
While a blizzard rages in the northern Plains, another day of severe storms is forecast for a huge portion of the central U.S.