After more than a month without any rain to speak of, the fact that lightning crackled across the dark sky already ... dipped lower in the sky. GHOST LIGHTS: The West Texas Marfa Lights are ...

It will shine in the west, just left of the Big Dipper. To catch the best show, you'll want to get to a dark sky. Some of the darkest skies are areas that limit night lights. These are often ...

Get yourself to a dark spot on Tuesday night ... meteors can appear anywhere in the sky. Clear skies are crucial, so check your local forecast. Skies in Texas, California, as well as most ...

Track wildfire activity across the state with this interactive map. Description: Texas A&M Forest Service was assisting fire crews after an initial request for help was made at 1:30 p.m. on ...

From bustling cities to small towns, beaches to mountains, Texas is full of surprises just waiting to be discovered. Here are ...

It’s no secret that Texas skies have served ... taking in as much of the sky as possible,” Cooke said. “In less than 30 minutes in the dark, your eyes will adapt and you will begin to ...

Daniel Caton is part of a movement that seeks to educate people about the downsides of light pollution and preserve places ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky ... over Texas and a clear sky for almost all the rest of the path of totality. Anderson has studied satellite maps for early ...

For astronomy enthusiasts, NASA has provided trajectory maps that show exactly where and ... as the "path of totality" will ...

As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to improving your mental health. A panorama of dark skies over the desert ...

Dark-eyed juncos are unique sparrows that nest ... it is casual to accidental in western Texas, Arizona, and southern California. The “slate-colored” is the most widespread and the only ...

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