Hawaii dodged the worst of Hurricane Douglas on Monday, forecasters reported, as the storm swirled by just north of the islands.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Yes, Neowise is fading. But meteor showers Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids are on the horizon.
Comet Neowise may be fading away, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to look at it in the night sky.
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Climate change may push polar bears to the brink of extinction within 100 years, study says
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Universe is 13.8 billion years old, scientists confirm
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Coastal flooding in US will continue to increase as seas rise, report says
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US, world population to shrink after midcentury, study suggests
Both the US and world population are forecast to shrink by the end of the century, a new study published Tuesday reports.
How to watch for spectacular Comet Neowise – before it disappears for 6,800 years
Skywatchers are in for a treat over the next few weeks as newly discovered Comet Neowise is paying a visit to our solar system.