On August 27 and 28, Earth’s shadow will swallow about 96% of the Moon. The really fascinating part is what has to happen in space to make it possible.

Lightning can make glass, produce enormous red flashes above storms, stretch hundreds of miles and even be associated with antimatter. Here are five of its strangest tricks.

Hurricanes roam the Pacific every year, but actually hitting Hawaii is remarkably rare. Tropical Storm Lala is putting that history in the spotlight as it approaches the Big Island.

A 40% chance of rain doesn’t automatically mean cancel the soccer game, cookout or concert. Check these four things before deciding what to do.

Your weather app says there’s a 40% chance of rain. Forty percent of the day? Forty percent of town? Neither. Here’s what that little number is actually telling you.

Once a month, the Moon seems to vanish completely. But even at 0% illumination, half of it is still brilliantly lit by the Sun. So where did it go?

The Perseid meteor shower returns every August with fast, bright meteors and spectacular fireballs. Here’s when to watch, where to look and the surprising reason it happens every year.

A total solar eclipse is happening this week, yet most Americans won’t see a second of it. Here’s why it’s still one of the biggest sky stories of the year, and the incredible coincidence that makes total eclipses possible.

The dog days of summer aren’t about lazy dogs lying in the shade. The phrase actually dates back thousands of years and has everything to do with the brightest star in the night sky.

Have you ever noticed that some thunderstorms produce one loud BOOM while others seem to rumble forever? Learn why thunder sounds different, what causes those rolling rumbles, and how the sound of thunder can even help you estimate how far away lightning really is.

Those green, yellow, orange, and red colors on severe weather maps mean more than most people realize. Learn what severe weather risk levels really tell us and why they don’t predict whether your neighborhood will be hit.

Most people think meteor showers are disappointing because they never see more than a few streaks. The truth is, they’re usually watching them the wrong way. Learn the simple secrets that can turn an ordinary night under the stars into an unforgettable experience.

August feels like the middle of summer, but the atmosphere is quietly changing in remarkable ways. From peak hurricane season and the Perseid meteor shower to shorter days and the first whispers of autumn, here’s why August is one of the most fascinating weather months of the year.

Peak hurricane season has arrived in the Atlantic, but what does that actually mean? Discover why late August through September is the busiest time of year for tropical storms, how the seasonal peak developed, and what it means for your hurricane preparedness.

The Buck Moon isn’t named because of the Moon at all. Discover the surprising story behind July’s full moon, why it got its name, and why it appears full for more than one night.

How do sharks know a hurricane is coming? Scientists have discovered that some sharks can detect an approaching storm up to two weeks before it arrives. Learn how they sense hurricanes, where they go, and why some sharks never leave.

Most of us learned to count the seconds between lightning and thunder. But does that old trick really tell you how far away the strike is?

The Sun doesn’t suddenly get stronger during a heat wave. So why do temperatures sometimes soar? The answer is all in the atmosphere.

Hurricanes don’t get named by the first meteorologist who spots them. Their names are chosen years in advance by an international committee, and some are never used again.

Every summer, billions of corn plants release enormous amounts of water vapor into the air. Meteorologists call it “corn sweat,” and it can actually make hot days feel even more miserable.