Sep
21
Poised Between Light and Dark
As the warmth fades from our streets, the light slowly ebbs from our sky.
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Astronomy
Sep
01
Beaches Are Strewn with Scraps from a Ravenous Feast
Witness the detritus of one of the city's most voracious predators, the moon snail.
3 min read
Jul
11
The Sun Stops Traffic
A celestial body aligns with concrete and steel titans... Manhattanhenge approaches.
3 min read
Mar
08
The False Spring That Is Followed By Cold Rains
Take heed of each day in March. It will try to catch you unawares.
2 min read
Jan
26
The Great Dog of Winter Is a Beacon in the Night Sky
Even where light pollution shrouds most constellations from view, Sirius—the brightest star in our night sky—is especially visible in winter.
3 min read
Dec
21
The Solstice Arrives and Shadows Lengthen into the Darkest Days
Look down and watch your shadow stretch to its longest height.
2 min read