When seen from space, Earth's hemispheres -- northern and southern -- appear equally bright. For years, the brightness symmetry between hemispheres remained a mystery. In a new study, researchers ...

P erihelion – or the Earth's closest approach to our host star – will take place on January 3, 2026. At this point, our planet will be around 2.5 million kilometers ( 1.5 million miles) closer to the ...

Here's how the astronomical phenomenon influences our planet—from the length of our seasons to the way Earth moves through ...

March's equinox comes today, marking the beginning of spring. The days will get longer for the next few months. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. On July 5, our planet reaches its farthest point from the ...

Matthias Dehling receives funding from the Australian Research Council. The snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only three bird species ever observed at ...

When looking at the Earth from space, its hemispheres – northern and southern – appear equally bright. This is particularly unexpected because the Southern Hemisphere is mostly covered with dark ...