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Harvest Moon rising above a dark tree line

September 14, 2026

Space

September Night Sky Guide: Harvest Moon On September 26 And Orionids Peak Without Supermoon Exaggeration

The next few weeks offer several reasons to look up at night. Venus is visible in the evening sky during September, the autumnal equinox arrives September 23, the Harvest Moon appears September

Environment·News

Grand Canyon Flash Flood Kills 1, Strands 15: August 29 Phantom Ranch Disaster Forces Closures

A sudden flash flood struck Bright Angel Canyon at Phantom Ranch on August 29 at approximately 2:30 p.m., forcing emergency evacuations. The National Park Service coordinated rescue operations. Approximately 15 people were reported missing or unaccounted for following the flood.

August 31, 2026

Perseid Meteor Shower 2026: When and Where to Watch Up to 100 Shooting Stars Per Hour

Astronomy·Space

The Perseid Meteor Shower returns in August 2026 with dazzling shooting stars — up to 100 per hour at peak. Here is everything you