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The days have been slowly shortening since the Summer Solstice in June, but the change becomes more apparent here in southern ...
The current record-holder occurred on July 5, 2024, when the day lasted 1.66 milliseconds shorter than usual, according to ...
Back-to-back engine failures doomed a privately developed Australian rocket moments after liftoff Tuesday, cutting short a ...
As the Earth spins faster this summer, the days are just slightly shorter. But those milliseconds are adding up.
It chews on the leaves of birch, maple, willow, and poplar trees but will also feed on fruit trees, strawberry plants and ...
In August, the most beautiful scenery and impressive celestial events are to be enjoyed before dawn—along with much more ...
In August, the most beautiful scenery and impressive celestial events are to be enjoyed before dawn—along with much more comfortable temperatures for sky watching.
Oct. 28-Nov. 9, Detroit Opera House, Detroit, BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticket prices vary. • “Legends of the South Live”: Nov. 1, Fox Theatre, Detroit, Southern hip-hop featuring Gucci Mane, Boosie, ...
On August 23rd, the rare phenomenon will occur as the moon drifts across Australian skies. A black moon can occur in two separate instances; a second new moon in the same calendar month, or a third ...
Putrada Ekadashi, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar devoted to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, will be observed ...
In this edition of WTOP’s monthly space feature, “What’s up in the sky?” Greg Redfern tells you how to see the moon, planets, ...
Mercury begins to emerge from the dawn glow after Aug. 12. On Aug. 19, Mercury reaches its greatest elongation west of the ...