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Cold Moon Will Light Up Night Sky: Here's When Cold Moon Will Light Up Night Sky: Here's When
Cold Moon Will Light Up Night Sky: Here's When Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Cold Moon, December’s full moon, illuminates the night sky.  Known as the Cold Moon for its association with the chilly winter season, this celestial event will be visible at its peak Sunday morning, Dec. 15, passing opposite the sun at 4:02 a.m. Eastern time, according to NASA. But that's not the only time to keep an eye on the sky. The moon will appear full for about three days from Friday evening, Dec. 13 through Monday morning, Dec. 16, NASA says, calling it "a full moon weekend." The Cold Moon rises just after sunset and will remain vis…

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by Joe Lombardi
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
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
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
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