On Jan. 4, Earth received its maximum radiation from the sun, which was at its largest in the sky for 2025. The difference isn't huge — the sun today appears to be a mere arcminute (1/60th of a degree ...

Because Earth moves in an elliptical orbit around the sun, being further away means it travels slower along its orbit. This ...

These are the words of the Hera Space Companion, powered by Azure OpenAI Service. It’s an interactive tool that makes it possible to converse with a space vehicle millions of miles from Earth, check ...

What on Earth is going on with the American consumer? U.S. workers are not sure whether to buy that new car — or brace for a recession By Quentin Fottrell Last Updated: June 4, 2025, 5:34 a.m. ET ...

Have you ever wondered why days are longer in summer and shorter in winter? This happens because of two special astronomical ...

There will be three full moons during the summer. And the sky this season has a number of bright stars that form easily ...

It’s the first day of summer. Here’s what happens on the longest day of the year - The term ‘solstice’ derives from the Latin ...

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday was the longest day of the year north of ...