Here Are All the Astro Events to Watch in June
In addition to bringing us the summer solstice—the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere—June is packed with celestial events, from meteor showers to planet sightings. Throughout the…
When to See December’s Full Moon at Peak Brilliance
Photo: Voraorn Ratanakorn (Shutterstock) December’s Full Moon will grace us puny humans with its majestic presence on Dec. 7. Often called “the Cold Moon” (because it tends to be cold…
Night lights cause severe loss of sleep for pigeons and magpies
By Sam Wong Magpies’ sleep time was markedly reduced under conditions similar to street lighting, where some birds are known to sleepDoug Gimesy City lights could have a serious impact…