Rutgers' research reveals the widespread presence of mercury pollution in Earth’s polar regions. In 1962, environmentalist ...

The crescent moon will be the centerpiece of April's final astronomical event as it bunches up with Venus, Saturn and Mercury ...

Its proximity to Earth – about 50 to 70 million kilometers from mid to late April – means we catch more of its light, so it ...

Ongoing maintenance issues within the Blue Earth Plaza water feature will highlight Tuesday’s discussion at the Manhattan ...

Early on April 25, 2025, a rare triple conjunction of Venus, Saturn, and a crescent Moon will grace the morning sky. This ...

Rise and shine early on Friday, to see a celestial 'smiley face' in the eastern predawn sky. While meteor showers and auroras ...

Earth Day also falls during National Park Week. Celebrated for 55 years, one billion people in 193 countries host events and ...

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked with the International Space Station Tuesday morning, loaded with needed supplies and ...

April’s planetary parade has fewer planets. Only four will line up: Venus, Saturn, Mercury and Neptune. April's parade of ...

The best time to watch a meteor shower is in the early predawn hours when the moon is low in the sky. Competing sources of ...

Is the Best Time to Spot Mercury . In the early morning, Mercury will rise before the Sun and hang low in the east close to ...

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