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Saratoga Springs, NY
News
Saturn’s Brightest Night, Fall Equinox Coming Back-To-Back Saturn’s Brightest Night, Fall Equinox Coming Back-To-Back
Saturn’s Brightest Night, Fall Equinox Coming Back-To-Back Two marquee celestial moments will headline late September, giving stargazers a bright planet to admire and a seasonal reset back on Earth.  Forecasters say Saturn will hit its brightest night of the year on Sunday, Sept. 21, followed by the autumnal equinox at 2:19 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, Sept. 22. Sunday, Sept. 21: Saturn At Opposition (Brightest Of 2025) At opposition, Earth sits directly between the Sun and Saturn, putting the ringed planet opposite the Sun in our sky. This is when Saturn appears at its closest, brightest, and largest for the year. Saturn will rise at sunset…

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by Joe Lombardi
Wolcott, CT
News
Night Skies To Sparkle As Meteor Showers Peak: Here’s Timing Night Skies To Sparkle As Meteor Showers Peak: Here’s Timing
Night Skies To Sparkle As Meteor Showers Peak: Here’s Timing Stargazers are in for a rare treat at month’s end, when two separate meteor showers each peak activity on the same night, promising a combined rate of up to 30 “shooting stars” an hour. According to the American Meteor Society, some of those streaks could blaze across the sky as brilliant fireballs, outshining everything but the Moon and brightest planets The dual peak — Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids — will unfold from the evening of Tuesday, July 29, through the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday, July 30. The spectacle will give observers across the Northern Hemisphere a fron…

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by Joe Lombardi
Smithtown, NY
News
Rare Comet Could Shine As Bright As Venus: Here’s When You Can See It Rare Comet Could Shine As Bright As Venus: Here’s When You Can See It
Rare Comet Could Shine As Bright As Venus: Here’s When You Can See It A celestial event 160,000 years in the making will grace the night sky this week, as Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) makes its rare appearance.  Expected to be the brightest comet in nearly 20 years, it could shine as brightly as the planet Venus, offering a spectacular sight for skywatchers. Until now, the comet has only been visible in the Southern Hemisphere. However, stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere, including those in the US and Europe, will get their chance to view it as it travels back toward the Sun. The best time to catch a glimpse of the comet is around half an hour before sunr…

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year
Here's When To Watch Most Popular Meteor Show Of Year The best meteor shower of the year is about to peak. The Perseid meteor shower, marked by swift and bright streaks, frequently leaves long "wakes" of light and color behind as it moves through Earth's atmosphere, according to NASA.  The most significant activity is expected to occur on the night of Sunday, Aug. 11, into the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 12, and possibly Tuesday, Aug. 13. Perseids are best viewed in the Northern Hemisphere during the pre-dawn hours, though meteors from this shower can be seen as early as 10 p.m. NASA says. EarthSky.com says that "the best t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Here's Latest Time Frame For Scattered Storms As Cold Front Approaches Region Here's Latest Time Frame For Scattered Storms As Cold Front Approaches Region
Here's Latest Time Frame For Scattered Storms As Cold Front Approaches Region A round of showers and isolated thunderstorms is expected in much of the region as a cold front moves through on Monday, Sept. 19. It will be another warm day with temperatures in the 80s and partly cloudy skies, the National Weather Service said. Showers and scattered storms will develop late Monday afternoon and continue at times through the evening ahead of the front.  Some areas could see gusty winds, drenching downpours, and local flooding during that time. For a projected radar image of the region simulated for 6 p.m. Monday from the National Weather Service, see the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Here's When To Expect New Round Of Scattered Storms As Summer Winds To Close Here's When To Expect New Round Of Scattered Storms As Summer Winds To Close
Here's When To Expect New Round Of Scattered Storms As Summer Winds To Close We're just a few days away from the start of fall, but the final days of the summer of 2022 will feel very much like, well, summer, and also include the chance for a new round of showers and thunderstorms. Here's the five-day forecast leading into the start of fall on Thursday, Sept. 22. Sunday, Sept. 18 will be sunny and warmer with a high temperature in the low 80s. It will stay summerlike on Monday, Sept. 19 with partly sunny skies and a high temperature in the mid 80s. A cold front moving through during the afternoon will lead to showers and storm activity from about the middle of the…

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by Joe Lombardi
Darien, CT
Weather
Start Of Winter Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Start Of Winter Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Start Of Winter Will Be Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern It may be unusual timing, but relief from a stretch of frigid days is finally on the horizon as just winter officially arrives. Go figure. Saturday, Dec. 21 is the Winter Solstice. It's the astronomical first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere as well as the shortest day of the year. It will be followed -- finally -- by milder temperatures. Here's the five-day forecast. (Spoiler alert: Those hoping for a White Christmas will be disappointed.) Saturday, Dec. 21: Mostly cloudy, with a high temperature near the freezing mark with a wind-chill factor between 25 and 30 degrees.&nbs…

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by Joe Lombardi